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PRESS RELEASE THE ROLAND-GARROS TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF TICKET AND SPECIFIES ITS CONDITIONS FOR WELCOMING VISITORS Paris, 2nd July 2020 The Roland-Garros 2020 tournament, which will be held from 21st September to 11th October, is delighted to announce that ticket sales will open on Thursday 9th July. The French Tennis Federation – which is acting responsibly and in close collaboration with the French government authorities, while benefitting from the advice of a committee of multi-disciplinary experts – is adapting and will continue to adapt to the situation caused by the Covid-19 crisis. It has prepared a protocol that aims to protect spectators attending this historic edition of Roland-Garros. Ticket sales for Roland-Garros 2020 will open on 9th July for priority purchasers (members of FFT-licensed clubs) and on 16th July for the general public. During the 2020 tournament, spectators will have the opportunity to watch the qualifying rounds (men’s and women’s), the men’s and women’s singles and doubles, the junior singles and doubles (boys’ and girls’), and the wheelchair tennis and quad events. In view of the current situation, which is constantly changing, the reservation system for the three show courts (Philippe-Chatrier, Suzanne-Lenglen and Simonne-Mathieu) is becoming more flexible. Tickets will be sold by day, court and seat category. Purchasers will be told the exact position of their seat in mid-September. If the situation continues to improve, more tickets may be put on sale at the beginning of September. However, if the situation requires more stringent hygiene standards that force us to reduce the number of spectators on site, the tournament organisers will refund any supplementary tickets sold. In terms of the current health-related information and the projected guidelines, and having consulted with the government authorities to define the best conditions for welcoming spectators, the French Tennis Federation has adopted a responsible organisation strategy that limits the number of spectators inside the stadium in ratio to the overall stadium capacity, a principle that has been implemented as of today in France’s cinemas and theatres. This means that on the three show courts, the tiered seating will follow a precise protocol: on every row, one seat will be left empty between every group of purchasers (a maximum of 4 people who wish to sit in adjacent seats). On the outside courts, every other seat will be out of bounds, and spectators may sit in any of the available seats. This way, the number of spectators allowed inside the stadium will be 50% to 60% of its usual capacity, allowing us to ensure the barrier measures are respected. The FFT will adapt the way spectators move around inside the stadium in order to ensure that the barrier measures and social distancing are respected. Though we recommend wearing a mask in the vicinity of the stadium and whenever you are standing or sitting still inside the grounds (in the stands), any spectators moving around the 12-hectare site of Roland-Garros stadium will be obliged to wear a mask. The layout of the various spaces will be adapted according to the current health guidelines, namely to ensure social distancing is respected. Finally, the cleaning and disinfecting of the various areas will be stepped up and distributers of hydro- alcoholic solution will be installed. This way – thanks to the organising conditions and the close and constructive collaboration with the Ministry of Sports – the autumn edition of Roland-Garros will manage to combine the excitement of the world’s best clay court tournament with the strict adherence of the current hygiene measures. PRESS RELEASE In the same spirit of responsibility and according to the same strict method, the French Tennis Federation will apply a specific hygiene protocol for the players and their entourage. A press release about this protocol will be published at a later date. About Roland-Garros In the eyes of sports fans, and indeed the general public, Roland-Garros is an unmissable event that enjoys immense prestige. The 2019 tournament attracted more than 520,000 spectators and was broadcast in 222 countries worldwide, confirming the tournament's status as a first-class international sporting event. Organised by the French Tennis Federation, Roland-Garros is the only Grand Slam tournament to be played on clay, one of the oldest and most noble surfaces in the history of tennis. PRESS CONTACT Nicolas BEAUDELIN Tel.: +33 (0)1 47 43 48 15 – [email protected] French Tennis Federation.

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