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Exclusive: Report from Roland Garros

Two-part series examines the state of tennis in France

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06/03/06 - The governing body for tennis in France is trying to boost recreational participation to 1970s levels, when tennis was all the rage. This two-part series traces the origins of the game to the recent history and the cultural aspect of sport celebrity.
Part I: Origins of tennis and the recent renaissance in France

Part II: French tennis culture and the power of celebrity pros