Fédération Française de Tennis

Fédération Française de Tennis
(FFT)
Sport Tennis
Founded 1920
Location Roland Garros stadium, Paris
President Jean Gachassin
Official website
www.fft.fr
France

The Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT) (English: "French tennis federation") is the governing body for tennis in France. It was founded in 1920, and is tasked with the organisation, co-ordination and promotion of the sport. It is recognised by the International Tennis Federation and by the French Minister for Sports. Its headquarters are at the Roland Garros stadium. It was originally founded under the name Fédération Française de Lawn Tennis until it changed to the Fédération Française de Tennis in 1976. The roles of the FFT include organising tennis competitions in France, most notably the French Open, supporting and co-ordinating tennis clubs, and managing the French tennis teams, including their Davis Cup and Fed Cup teams.

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