Better known as "Roland Garros" in France, the French Open is one of the top sporting and social events in the country. A favourite with the Paris corporate and government elite and their guests, the grand slam tennis championship also draws tennis fans from all over the world.
Eight extra matches are programmed for 2008 for a total of 32, with 16 men's singles and 16 women's singles. This year's prize money is up 2% at 15,575,960 euros and for consumer and fashion fetishists, 2008 is the 75th anniversary of the Lacoste shirt. Ticket sales are brisk.
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