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When Did The "open Era" Of Tennis Begin?

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The LONGSTANDING rules of AMATEURS not being allowed to play in the major tournaments were abandoned in 1968. It allowed both PROFESSIONALS and amateurs to play. The first Grand Slam to go open was the French Open (ROLAND Garros).

The longstanding rules of amateurs not being allowed to play in the major tournaments were abandoned in 1968. It allowed both professionals and amateurs to play. The first Grand Slam to go open was the French Open (Roland Garros).



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