The Roland-Garros 2021 horoscope

Aries (21 March - 20 April) 

Aries, if only you could learn to sit quietly while you watch a match… We can see you now, primed to leap onto the court, snatch a player’s racquet and take their place! No, you’re not over-the-top, you’re just passionate! With you, we know we’ll have fun in the stands. 

Where to find you in the stadium: Between matches, on the Orangery terrace

Your alter-egos on the court: Maria Sharapova, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Alexander Zverev, Stan Wawrinka, Marguerite Broquedis

What you might say: “Working on your physique is hard, but back home in Sweden, I don’t have  anything else to do!” Magnus Larsson.

Taurus (21 April - 20 May)

Taurus, you are spring personified: with your heightened awareness of aromas, colours and sounds, Roland-Garros stadium feels like your second home! Food lovers and hedonists, you have a lust for life and a taste for the best things it has to offer. We just have to be careful not to dent that fragile exterior! 

Where to find you in the stadium: In the Mousquetaires restaurant at lunchtime, on the Mousquetaires terrace in the afternoon, and not far from the champagne bar at the end of the day

Your alter-egos on the court: Benoit Paire, Grigor Dimitrov, Kristina Mladenovic, Ashleigh Barty

What you might say: “It’s better to be the man with a single exploit than the man with none.” Yannick Noah.

Gemini (21 May - 20 June)

Tremulous and striking Gemini! You detest the idea of routine. Forever breaking ground, seeking new sensations and new adventures, you are constantly on the move. Lively, charismatic, playful and bon vivant, your Roland-Garros highlight would be seeing your favourite player triumph on Centre Court!

Where to find you in the stadium: In the stands on Philippe-Chatrier court, preferably for the final

Your alter-egos on the court: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Suzanne Lenglen, Björn Borg, Steffi Graf

What you might say:  “If it were so easy to do the Grand Slam in my day, why did nobody else manage it?” Donald Budge.

Cancer (21 June - 22 July) 

Sensitive and thoughtful, your nostalgic nature can overcome you at times. Don’t forget that the water signs have a gift for escapism and spend their whole life dreaming of other places… But, Cancer, there’s no time for daydreaming when you’re with us! Make the most of the fortnight, put your phone away and head off to admire the blossoming horse chestnut trees, for some well-deserved nature therapy.  

Where to find you in the stadium: The Contemporary garden

Your alter-egos on the court: René Lacoste, Caroline Wozniacki, Amélie Mauresmo 

What you might say:  “If you’re on the cusp of winning, you need to remember that there is no opponent that plays better than an opponent who is on the verge of being defeated.” René Lacoste.

Leo (23 July - 22 August) 

The star of the show? It’s you! Worthy ambassadors for the fire signs, you Leos love hogging the spotlight! Your pride can make you come across as arrogant but, in truth, your fierce need to be centre stage means you are often misunderstood. Luckily, the whole of Roland-Garros will be able to recognise your great refinement and elegance, your sparkling spirit and your infectious good humour.

Where to find you in the stadium: In the Village

Your alter-egos on the court: Stefanos Tsitsipas, Roger Federer, Victoria Azarenka 

What you might say: “Don’t read your newspaper while I’m playing. Hey, don’t read while I’m playing!” Jim Courrier,  talking to a spectator at Roland-Garros in 1993.

Virgo (23 August - 22 September)

So discreet, and yet…there is nobody else quite like you. Virgos, you are one of a kind! Down-to-earth and rational, humble and courteous, at Roland-Garros you should not be afraid of loving too much or too strongly. You are always up for a tennis match, so, when tempted with an epic tennis match in a magical and unique venue, there is no need to ask you twice!

Where to find you in the stadium: Simonne-Mathieu court

Your alter-egos on the court: Dominic Thiem, Gustavo Kuerten, Elina Svitolina

What you might say: “But I’d started the game so well, the first point was amazing.” Tim Henman after a crushing defeat by Pete Sampras.

Libra (23 September - 22 October)

Enjoying a relaxed yet refined lifestyle, you are idealists who are as mystical as you are fantasists! You love museums, old books, memories, culture and a lot of laughter to top it all off. Always on-trend and unapologetic fashion victims, you can be relied upon to show everyone how to dress for Roland-Garros!

Where to find you in the stadium: In the Roland-Garros store

Your alter-egos on the court: Serena Williams, Simona Halep, Naomi Osaka, Hugo Gaston

What you might say: “That’s another record for my career. But, you know, I have so many…” Martina Hingis.

Scorpio (23 October - 22 November)

Your magnetism lights you up, your complexity is your greatness! Scorpios, though we might try to explore the 12 hectares of your “personality stadium”, we will never see it all. You are an untameable old soul, uncompromising and perseverant, resignation does not feature in your vocabulary or your life. Who cares if your idol loses the second set! With a winning spirit, anything is possible. 

Where to find you in the stadium: All over the grounds, you “are” the stadium

Your alter-egos on the court: Boris Becker, Sofia Kenin, Ana Ivanovic, Billie Jean King 

What you might say:  “I do not forbid myself anything on a tennis court, as long as it’s with a view to winning a match.” Boris Becker.

Sagittarius (23 November - 21 December)

No doubt your inner child is jumping up and down with delight at being in Roland-Garros stadium. Yes, Sagittarius! We’ve seen you running around over there, chasing those giant soap bubbles! To honour your love of the unusual, how about a match on Court 14? The court that promises many surprises… 

Where to find you in the stadium: Court 14

Your alter-egos on the court: Henri Cochet, Monica Seles, Chris Evert, Arnaud Clément

What you might say: “In tennis, at the end of the day, you know if you’re a winner or a loser.” Chris Evert.

Capricorn (22 December - 18 January) 

Capricorns, the mere sight of the red clay fills you with wonder! Not to mention the architectural prowess that the stadium showcases so magnificently. The most loyal of fans, you wouldn’t miss an edition of Roland-Garros for the world. Ambitious, hard-working and honest, you may not be very demonstrative or expressive but, for you, only the players’ authenticity and the final result count.  

Where to find you in the stadium: In front of the stunning wooden lattice adoring Philippe-Chatrier court (at night)

Your alter-egos on the court: Gilles Simon, Guy Forget, Paul-Henri Mathieu, Mary Pierce, Françoise Dürr

What you might say: “I don’t think I can learn anything from watching the other players.” Marcelo Rios.

Aquarius (19 January - 18 February)

Non-conformists by nature, you do not like rules or complications, and refuse to sacrifice your own comfort. What you like the most about Roland-Garros is the subtle blend of the almost-hundred-year-old stadium’s historic heritage with its impressive innovations! Positive, idealistic and very empathetic, you still get emotional about Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s defeat at the hands of Novak Djokovic back in 2012!

Where to find you in the stadium: In one of the boxes on Suzanne-Lenglen court, panama on your head

Your alter-egos on the court: Daniil Medvedev, John McEnroe, Marat Safin, Simonne Mathieu, Alizé Cornet

What you might say: “Tennis is more than just a sport. It’s an art form, just like dance.” Bill Tilden.

Pisces (19 February - 20 March)

Often lost in the mist of your dreams, you Pisces live in your very own bubble. Highly intuitive, you feel things from a mile off and believe there is no point in fighting fate! If you are unable to travel in person, you embark others with you on a journey into your imagination. At Roland-Garros, the tennis spirit nourishes you and enriches your collection of inner memories.

Where to find you in the stadium: Taking a selfie in front of the clay wall

Your alter-egos on the court: Eugénie Bouchard, Sloane Stephens, Lucas Pouille, Nathalie Dechy

What you might say: “If you are confident, you can do anything.” Sloane Stephens.