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The battle between the French Federation de Tennis (FFT) and the Paris Assembly over the plans to develop and broaden Roland Garros or move the tournament elsewhere continues.
The cost of the Roland Garros expansion, if approved, is tagged around $437 million, which will be financed by a $30 million contribution from the City of Paris
The day prior to the start of Roland Garros, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) and the City of Paris presented a progress report about the modernization of stadium and surrounding areas.
Roland Garros tournament director Gilbert Ysern plans to keep pushing the tournament’s expansion project despite the fact that an administrative court ruled a few months ago
Change is coming at the French Open but the march of technology will take time at Roland Garros and tournament director Gilbert Ysern has told players