Sunday Quiz: Take a swing at racquet sports

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Sunday Quiz Take a swing at racquet sports
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1 / 10 | On April 18, 1915, during World War I, fighter pilot Roland Garros was shot down. He managed to glide to a landing on the German side of the lines, where he was taken prisoner. Eventually, he escaped and returned to fly again. Earlier, he had invented a wedge to fit onto the propeller to deflect any bullets that might strike it from the machine gun mounted behind it. As a tribute, one of the most celebrated sporting events and its venue are named after him. Which event that is scheduled to start on May 17 is named after this pilot?
Answer : The French Open
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