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News of the French Open is that it leave Roland Garros, the tournament's home for 82 years, if improvements are not made to the infrastructure, an official said Monday.
As the three other Grand Slams have built new stadiums, expanded seating and added modern amenities, the late-spring tournament in Paris has resisted such changes due to public opposition and environmental concerns. It may lead to a move to the Parisian suburbs.
"We have two options," tournament director Gilbert Ysern said. "Make it bigger or move out. It would be heartbreaking to leave Paris but we have to consider it."
Four different sites on the outskirts of Paris are being mentioned as possible relocation destinations. But that heartbreaking line suggests French Open officials have no real intention of leaving Roland Garros.
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