Finally, a quick jaunt down the Allée Marcel-Bernard took us past the iconic statue of Suzanne Lenglen and into the fabled stadium, home to so many classic moments since it was constructed in 1994.
And there was 39-year-old Monfils, closing his practice session with a marathon rally with an awestruck nine-year-old girl. The crowd chanted her name and cheered for one of the longest rallies in Roland-Garros history (no joke, Monfils, ever gracious, made sure of it). In the end she took two of three from Lamonf, and hit ten balls into the crowd like a true champ.
A moment she’ll never forget. A day of unforgettable moments, with family, friends and fellow enthusiasts.
The best part? All profits from the day will be donated to fund social and environmental tennis-related initiatives.