Emilie Hautier, who photographed the first night match ever played in the history of Roland Garros, described his time at the tournament in glowing terms. The Frenchman claimed that he and his peers were privileged to be part of the 2020 edition.
Hautier was then asked which player was the best to photograph, and he took that opportunity to shower immense praise on Rafael Nadal - who won the 2020 edition.
“It’s one of my favorite Rafael Nadal victories at Roland-Garros” - Photographer Corrine Dubreil on the 2010 French Open final
Corrine Dubreil was one of those who had the opportunity to take Rafael Nadal’s pictures from the trench pit at the back of Court Philippe Chatrier in 2010. That was when the Spaniard won his fifth title in the French capital, beating Robin Soderling.
Dubreil laid out some minute details that had to come together for an ideal picture - like how the winning player had to be on the same side of the photographer, and how the angle needed to be just right.
The photographer claimed everything was in its right place that day, as Rafael Nadal exacted his revenge on Robin Soderling - who had defeated the Spaniard in the 2009 fourth round.
Cedric Lecocq was another photographer who was a part of the 2020 edition of the French Open. The Frenchman has worked at the Major tournament for about 15 years now, having captured a vast multitude of stars from the photographers’ stands.
Lecocq has taken pictures of each member of the ‘Big 3’ - Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
When asked who his favorite player to capture at Roland Garros was, Lecocq wasted little time in naming Federer and listing some of the reasons why he adores the Swiss maestro.
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