Paris in pictures: Photographers' choice
We asked the Roland-Garros photographers to choose their favourite picture from the tournament - and to tell us why
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7 JUNE 2026

André Ferreira
The calm before the storm. Elina Svitolina is waiting to take to Court Philippe-Chatrier for her fourth-round match. This year, I got the impression that players were only getting to this area right at the last minute before heading out on court. Opportunities to take photos were limited, but Svitolina arrived well ahead of time - perhaps too early - and sat down quietly, waiting to go.
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