Roland Garros
Isn't this great?
By Sportsmail Reporter - Published: 14:21, 7 June 2012 | UPDATED: 14:21, 7 June 2012
They say pink is not just a colour for girls, but it was on women's day at Roland Garros. Organisers at the French Open unveiled a special pink clay court in honour of the ladies at the tournament.
Special court: Groundstaff unveil the creation
Legends: Former tennis players Martina Navratilova (bottom right) and Jana Novotna (botom left) serve to Nathalie Tauziat (top right) and Sandrine Testud (top left) - with thanks to Reuters for the image.
Sadly the rain was soon pouring and several matches were delayed. But some of the women's legends had a look around the court on Thursday morning and seemed to like it.
Still got it: Navratilova hits a return
Startling: The pink surface was certainly eyecatching
Martina Navratilova and Jana Novotna took on Nathalie Tauziat and Sandrine Testud in the women's legends semi-final on the bespoke surface, before rain interfered.
With grateful thanks to the Daily Mail for this article.
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