French Open Winners

The French Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world. It is one of the four major grand slam events, and is held every year at Roland Garros in Paris, France. Because it is played on a clay surface, and the final set of the men's singles tournament does not end in a tiebreak, the French Open is widely considered the most physically arduous tennis tournament in the world. A number of remarkable athletes have won the singles title and it is interesting to look at some of these historic champions.

Andre Agassi French Open champion 1999

Andre Agassi is a name well known to tennis fans all over the world. As a result of his talent and charisma, Agassi is one of the sport's most famous athletes. He is also the last American to win the French Open title when he tasted victory in 1999. Analyst's consider Agassi's French Open win as the greatest achievement in his career.

Bjorn Borg six time French Open champion

Bjorn Borg is a famous Swedish tennis athlete recognized as the greatest player of his era. Known for his amazing skills and noted rivalry with American star John McEnroe, Borg is without a doubt one of the best players in the history of the sport. Remarkably, Borg won four French Opens in a row and retired as a six time French Open champion.

Rafael Nadal is an unbelievably skilled tennis champion. He is the only man to equal Bjorn Borg's record of winning four French Open titles in a row. Nadal has also tied Borg's record of six total French Championships. As Nadal is in the prime of his career, he has an excellent opportunity to surpass Borg's record of six French titles in the open era.