Amélie Mauresmo, the tournament director of Roland-Garros, shared insights during a press conference on June 7, 2026, highlighting the success and surprises of this year's edition. With the men's singles final between Flavio Cobolli and Alexander Zverev taking place that day, Mauresmo emphasized the record attendance of over 727,000 spectators, marking a new high for the event.
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Mauresmo noted that player feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with Mirra Andreeva describing the atmosphere as ‘cosy,’ which aligns with the tournament's goal of creating a welcoming environment. She expressed pride in leading the tournament, especially in overcoming challenges such as inclement weather and scheduling issues.
The tournament maintained its identity as a committed event, raising over €600,000 for charities through initiatives like Gaël Monfils’ event ‘Gaël & Friends’ and Yannick Noah Day. Mauresmo stressed the importance of accessibility, revealing that 138,000 spectators attended during the Opening Week with tickets priced under €30.
New initiatives, including the free Tribune Concorde and culinary experiences like ‘Le Jardin des Chefs,’ received positive responses, proving the tournament’s commitment to innovation.
On the sporting side, the tournament featured 31 five-set matches and showcased impressive performances from both seasoned players and bright new talents such as Jakub Mensik and Rafael Jodar. Mirra Andreeva, at just 19 years old, emerged as the new champion, along with Maja Chwalinska, who surprised many during the competition.