France Télévisions finally confirms multi-million deal with Roland Garros

02 February 2010 | By Adam Fraser

Contract summary

Length of contract: 4 years
Annualised value: US$21.5 million
Overall value: US$86 million

France Télévisions has finally confirmed a deal with the French tennis authorities that will see it broadcast the next four editions of Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam of the calendar year.

News of the €15.5 million (US$21.5 million) per year deal was first broken in November, but has only now been confirmed.

The coverage will begin with this year's tournament, the 109th edition of the French Open, which will see Roger Federer, the world number one, attempt to defend his crown.

2009's best performing Frenchman was Gaël Monfils, who reached the quarter finals. Monfils also reached the semi-final stage in 2008.

The French Open's future was the subject of much debate last year, with authorities threatening to move it from Roland Garros if the local government does not allow the installation of a retractable roof.

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