PARIS : As the sun set on the French Open and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrated Sunday's triumph a new race got underway at Roland Garros to transform the iconic red clay courts into dazzling Olympic venues in a matter of weeks.
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2024 General view during the semi final match between Norway's Casper Ruud and Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
The clock is ticking, with six weeks to turn the Grand Slam tennis site into a stage worthy of the world’s biggest sporting extravaganza. By July 20, when athletes start training, Roland Garros will be awash in the vibrant colours of the Olympic Games. While the six-week timeline is more generous than the three weeks allotted for the transformation of Wimbledon for the London 2012 Games, the challenge remains immense.
Despite the extensive makeover, some familiar elements will remain. The statue of 14-times champion Rafael Nadal will stay, a comforting sight for fans, though the Spaniard's participation at the Games is uncertain after his early French Open exit.
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