Gorky Tennis Park Joins Exclusive Group of Roland-Garros Clubs

Gorky Tennis Park in Almaty, Kazakhstan, has been officially recognized as a Roland-Garros Club, joining an elite group of just three clubs worldwide affiliated with the iconic French Open. This prestigious partnership between the French Tennis Federation and Gorky Tennis Park highlights Kazakhstan's growing influence in international tennis and the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation's commitment to world-class standards. As part of this recognition, Gorky Tennis Park will host the Roland-Garros Junior Series by Renault regional qualifying event for Central and West Asia, providing a valuable opportunity for young tennis players in the region.

Key Takeaways:

Gorky Tennis Park becomes the third Roland-Garros Club worldwide, following in the footsteps of just two other clubs.
The partnership between the French Tennis Federation and Gorky Tennis Park highlights Kazakhstan's growing role in international tennis.
Gorky Tennis Park has undergone a full renovation in recent years, including the launch of a professional academy and upgraded facilities.
The club will host the Roland-Garros Junior Series by Renault regional qualifying event for Central and West Asia, a major tournament for young tennis players.
The recognition builds upon the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation's efforts to expand access to high-quality infrastructure and international opportunities, including hosting ATP 250 tournaments since 2020.
The KTF has established 38 tennis centers across Kazakhstan over the past 18 years, creating a nationwide foundation for the sport's development.
The partnership reinforces Kazakhstan's position as a regional leader in tennis and underscores the Federation's vision for long-term development from grassroots to elite level.
The event will provide an opportunity for finalists to compete at the series finale in Tokyo from 13 to 19 October 2025.

Statistics:

3 clubs worldwide are affiliated with the iconic French Open as Roland-Garros Clubs.
Gorky Tennis Park has hosted ATP 250 tournaments in Astana since 2020 and in Almaty since 2024.
38 tennis centers have been established across Kazakhstan over the past 18 years.
The Roland-Garros Junior Series by Renault regional qualifying event for Central and West Asia will be hosted by Gorky Tennis Park.
The series finale will take place in Tokyo from 13 to 19 October 2025.

Sources:

PR Newswire, "Gorky Tennis Park Joins Exclusive Group of Three Clubs Worldwide as Official Roland-Garros Club", August 5, 2025
Kazakhstan Tennis Federation, unnamed source, 2025 (unnamed article date, presumably corresponds to August 2025)