With the 2023 French Open in full swing, many tennis fans will be watching enviously and wondering how they can get themselves seated at one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world for 2024, so how exactly can you find yourself courtside at Roland-Garros?

The French Open was first held in 1891 and the event has seen history made on the bright orange clay on many occasions in front of the usually rapturous Parisian crowds. Stade Roland-Garros hosts a total of 20 courts, headlined by Court Philippe Chatrier, Court Suzanne Lenglen and Court Simon Mathieu.

Philippe Chatrier is the biggest of the three, holding a total of 15,225 spectators to watch the biggest stars battle it out at the only clay court major.

The men’s singles tournament at the French Open has been dominated by 14-time champion Rafael Nadal since 2005, and with the Spaniard’s announcement that next year is likely to be his last, what better time to get your hands on tickets to see the tennis legend potentially have a ‘last hurrah’.

Here, Tennishead explains how you can get hold of French Open tickets for 2024:

1. Buy French Open tickets from the official website

One fail-safe method to get your hands on French Open tickets is through the official tournament website.

Generally, tickets can be purchased directly through the tournament’s website around two months before the start of the French Open. However, you will need to be on your game as they sell out extremely quickly!

Pro: Buy tickets at face value

Con: No guarantee you’ll get the day or seat you want as millions of others will have the same idea

2. Buy French Open tickets from online resellers

If you are not able to buy a ticket through the official website, online resellers like StubHub are another option for attending the French Open.

However, it is likely that you will have to pay a premium for tickets purchased from a third party and should only purchase from verified sellers as there will be counterfeits lurking on the internet that could catch you out!

Pro: More chance of getting the day/seat you want

Con: Be prepared to pay a premium and take the risk of using an unofficial channel

3. Buy French Open tickets through a hospitality company

If you fancy enjoying the full Parisian experience then buy tickets through a hospitality company such as Sports Travel & Hospitality UK (STHUK).

The company pride themselves on ‘taking fans to the heart of the action at the iconic Grand Slam tournament in France with luxury hospitality’, offering world-class cuisine and beverages, top entertainment and unrivalled views, for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

With three unique hospitality offerings;  L’Orangerie – Les Salons, L’Orangerie – Les Mezzanines, and Le Pavillon, guests will experience true French hospitality at the pinnacle of the French Tennis calendar. Hospitality is available at both evening and day sessions, with the very best in sports hospitality against the backdrop of world-class tennis.

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Pro: Guaranteed best seats for your day of preference plus enjoy first class hospitality for the unforgettable experience

 

4. Become a professional tennis coach!

Yes, even the top players need a mentor and those lucky few also get unlimited access to all the best areas of Roland-Garros thanks to their exclusive access.

In fact the better a player gets gets the larger their support team becomes, which means even more opportunity to find yourself with an ‘access all areas’ lanyard hanging around your neck as your enjoy the delights of the Parisian fortnight for free.

Coaches, physiotherapists, analysts, agents and personal trainers all become a crucial part of the team and need to be on site for the whole time their player is in the tournament.

Ok, you’ll have to give your player technical advice or find them hitting partners, but you’ll get paid handsomely with most coaches receiving a salary and a percentage of the players winnings which could run into hundreds of £1000’s each year.

So what are you waiting for? All you need is many years experience, the top coaching qualifications and a lot of luck!

Pro: Free, best seats in the house

Con: Only available to a lucky few who spend their whole lives committed to the sport

 

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