France, April 25 -- "The most obvious thing will be the roof over Court Suzanne Lenglen," said tournament director Amelie Mauresmo.

"It will allow us to have matches when it is raining and give us a bit more flexibility with programming."

The 30 million euro roof will be formally inaugurated on 26 May - the first day of play in the main draw of 128 players.

However, the court which can house 10,000 spectators, will be used for the first time during the qualifiers - matches to provide 24 players for the main draw.

During the final week of the tournament, said Mauresmo, four new events will be played in the wheelchair competition involving juniors in singles and doubles.

"Our idea is to have something different every year," added Maure...