Roland Garros could keep French Open 24/09/2010 |
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The French Open may remain at Roland Garros rather than being relocated to Paris's suburbs.
Organisers have been looking at ways of extending the current venue, but these have stalled because of opposition from the public and environmentalists.
However, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) has recently been granted use of the Jean Bouin stadium, providing space for 17 courts next to Roland Garros.
A final decision over the French Open's venue will made in February 2011.
"There's been progress for the project 'Roland Garros within Roland Garros' although nothing is final," said FFT president Jean Gachassin.
"Ten days ago, we were granted a concession to the Jean Bouin stadium, which is huge because it means 17 courts some 100 metres from Roland Garros. Obviously, there is a soul at Roland Garros. We have to take this into account."
However, the FFT has yet to rule out relocating the French Open to the Parisian suburbs, with sites at Marne La Vallee, Gonesse and Versailles under consideration.
Roland Garros, which has been home to the French Open since it began 85 years ago, spans 8.5 hectares, less than half the size of the 18.5 hectares at Wimbledon's All-England Club.
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