Roland Garros 2023 ended with incredible performances and broken records. The tournament confirmed its position as an unmissable event in world tennis. Novak Djokovic wrote a new page in tennis history by winning his 23rd Grand Slam title. His dominance on the court is impressive and he proved once again why he is considered one of the greatest players of all time. As for Every Swjatekshe confirmed her status as future female tennis star by becoming the first one player since Justine Henin in 2007 to keep his title in the Simple Dames. At only 21 years old, she shows exceptional talent and unfailing determination.
Beyond the performances of the players, the tournament was a media success. France TV reached 40.5 million unique individuals, demonstrating the French public’s enthusiasm for tennis. The men’s final broadcast on France 2 attracted 6.450 million viewers, setting a new audience record since 2005.
The box office figures are also impressive. A total of 633,222 spectators attended the matches on site, and during the Roland Garros Opening week, 500,000 spectators were present to celebrate the start of the tournament. An inclusive approach has been implemented with the sale of one in five tickets at less than 25 euros, allowing 127,603 people to experience Roland Garros.
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The tournament has surrounded itself with committed partners. Haier is the new official partner, joining the other 21 partners who supported the event. BNP Paribas celebrates its 50 years of partnership, and on this occasion, nearly 10,000 young people were invited to the Solidarity Match which took place on 28 May. Renault played a major role in the tournament’s ecological transition, with 76% of hybrid or electric vehicles used.
Off the court, the Roland Garros tournament has engaged in social and environmental actions. The Missing link redistributed 10,330 meals to associations helping people in precarious situations. Yannick Noah Day made it possible to collect 200,000 euros in profits which will be donated to Fête the wall and committed clubs. The Sound for All by Orange initiative benefited 1,530 users, offering an experience adapted to the visually impaired and blind. Lastly, the Green Teams raised awareness of sustainable development among 14,171 people, highlighting the importance of preserving the environment.
2023-06-20 13:06:07
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