The New York Times reports that the federation either wants to redevelop Roland Garros or move, as it says the facilities at present are so cramped they present a threat to future player and fan interest. The federation estimates that the sites for Wimbledon and the Australian Open cover nearly 50 acres each, and the site for the United States Open is 34.5 acres. Roland Garros is only 19.8 acres.
The federation's first choice is to stay within Roland Garros, but build two new stadiums costing around €200 million.
If it decides to move to Marne-le-Vallée – or a 148-acre site in Versailles, or a 74-acre site in Ysern , the other two relocation choices – it would build a new headquarters and French Open venue with 55 clay courts, including two big outdoor courts with retractable roofs holding 18,000 and 12,000 spectators.
