An Italian tennis legend will present the trophy to the champion of Roland Garros 2026

What were you doing just 50 years ago? Many of you weren't even born yet, but Adriano Panatta had already been on the circuit for quite some time. In fact, back in the spring of 1976, the Italian made history by winning the title at Roland Garros, his only Grand Slam at the individual level. In Paris, they wanted to remember that chapter, which is why Panatta has been chosen to present the men's champion trophy in a few weeks. A nice tribute to the only Italian man capable of winning this trophy in the Open Era. Who knows, maybe in a month Jannik Sinner could join that list.

50 years after the legendary triumph of 1976, Roland Garros is getting ready to welcome back its last Italian king, Adriano Panatta 👑

With an official letter signed by director Amélie Mauresmo and president Gilles Moretton, the Roman champion has been invited to… pic.twitter.com/2jMhrRxpoP

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This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Una leyenda del tenis italiano entregará el trofeo al campeón de Roland Garros 2026