Spotted: Lego portraits of former champions are popping up around Roland Garros
Defending champion Iga Swiatek is among those on the lookout for the colorful murals.
PARIS, France — Got some downtime between matches at the French Open?
A scavenger hunt is underway at Stade Roland-Garros, where colorful Lego portraits of former champions have quietly appeared across the grounds. But you’ll need a sharp eye to spot them.
According to the French Tennis Federation (FFT), three new murals have been installed on the walls of the venue’s stadiums. They honor past champions Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz—each celebrated for their victories at the clay-court major.
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“We were inspired by the concept of invaders, a concept that works very well and easily fits into the world of Roland Garros, given its many aisles,” a Federation spokesperson told Tennis.com. “(We) prefer not to reveal the exact location of these portraits, as our viewers’ curiosity will enable them to find them easily.”
This isn’t the first time Roland Garros and the iconic building bricks have crossed paths. Last year, during Yannick Noah Day, young fans teamed up to create a mosaic portrait of the French tennis legend as part of a collaborative art project.
Defending women’s champion Iga Swiatek is also among the sport’s most well-known Lego enthusiasts. She even became a brand ambassador for Lego Poland last year. After capturing her fourth Roland Garros title, the company gifted her a custom Lego tennis stadium—complete with a red clay court, Polish flags, a bakery, and more.
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“I like the process so much as it helps me to clam, focus on here and now, just be in the moment when I need it, for instance when I’m waiting for hours for my matches,” Swiatek told Forbes last year.
Naturally, Swiatek is now among the many at Roland Garros keeping an eye out for the portraits.
“Oh, I haven’t seen it yet! Where is it?” she asked the press during a pre-tournament interview. “Let’s talk after,” she added, grinning.
In the spirit of the search, we won’t spoil all the mural locations either. But here’s one major clue: Alcaraz, Williams, and Djokovic can be found on the walls of two of Roland Garros’ most iconic courts.
