French Open could leave Roland Garros

The French tennis federation (FFT) is considering to move the French Open out from Roland Garros if its extension project is stalled.

The project was agreed on earlier this year and an architect was appointed but the Paris City Council is now getting cold feet, FFT director general Gilbert Ysern said.

"It seems that the mayor's entourage has become more hostile to our project," Ysern said.

"Add to that the residents' opposition and we are now forced to look for other options, including that of leaving the premises."

Last May, tennis officials said a new centre court equipped with a retractable roof would be used at Roland Garros for the French Open by 2013 or 2014.