Garros

Garros is a French surname. It may refer to individuals who bear the name as well as to places named in honor of one of them. The most prominent bearer is Roland Garros, a French aviator and early military pilot who contributed to the development of machine-gun armed aircraft during World War I.

Several notable uses derive from him. Stade Roland-Garros, officially Stade Roland-Garros, is a tennis stadium in Paris that hosts the French Open, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments. The event is played on clay courts and has long been associated with the venue, which is commonly referred to simply as Roland-Garros.

Aéroport Roland Garros is the main international gateway to Réunion, an overseas department of France in the Indian Ocean. Named after the aviator, the airport serves as a major air link for the island and surrounding region.

In addition to these named sites, Garros is a surname of French origin and may refer to other individuals who carry the name. The most enduring association with the term in international recognition remains the aviator and the institutions named in his honor.