philippe-chatrier

language: fr

definitions

  1. proper noun
    The main tennis stadium at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, which hosts the French Open finals and is named after the former ITF president Philippe Chatrier.
    fr: Court central Roland-Garros
  2. proper noun
    Philippe Chatrier (1926–2000), a French tennis player who later served as president of the International Tennis Federation and was instrumental in bringing tennis back to the Olympic Games.
    fr: Joueur et président de l'ITF

examples

  1. The iconic red clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier provided a stark contrast to the players' athletic attire.

    La terre battue emblématique du Court Philippe-Chatrier contrastait fortement avec la tenue sportive des joueurs.

  2. The stadium was renamed in honor of Philippe Chatrier to recognize his lifelong dedication to the sport of tennis.

    Le stade a été renommé en l'honneur de Philippe Chatrier pour saluer son dévouement de toute une vie au tennis.