Former world No.1 Amelie Mauresmo has been appointed as tournament director of Roland Garros, becoming the first woman to occupy that position.
The two-time Grand Slam champion Mauresmo replaces Guy Forget, who resigned about three weeks before his contract was set to expire, citing communication issues with new French tennis federation president Gilles Moretton.
The 42-year-old Mauresmo, whose contract runs to 2024, posted on social media:
I am very proud to join the Roland Garros team. I have accepted the position of Tournament Director with clear ambitions. I will carry them out with the same high standards, freedom and passion that have always driven me.