On which surface is the French Open tennis tournament played at Roland-Garros?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Clay
- Step 1: The courts are covered with crushed red brick. Step 2. The tournament takes place in May and June. Answer: clay. Why not the others: Wimbledon uses grass and other events use hard courts.
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