In addition we develop activities in the year

The record of the modernization of the Roland Garros tournament enters its last straight line. What is the position of the French Federation of tennis (FFT) on the subject

We are really not in-kind, and qualitative issues even if Roland Garros generates the bulk of the revenues of the Federation with EUR 140 million of income over 170 million in total. 70 of its revenues are redistributed: 40 to the level of departmental committees and clubs, leagues, and 30 in federal actions. 8-10 Million are also devoted to the maintenance of the walls of the door of Auteuil. But today, our stage suffers from a lack of facilities covered, weather, and a lack of space. We align ourselves with higher international standards. The spaces dedicated to players are inadequate and not enough comfortable. The public could also be better allowed.

It has been said that Paris has almost won the part...

Changing posture, i.e. offering a 99 year lease and in accepting a system of variable remuneration of its concession, Paris certainly marked points last month. But the decision and the relocation still has his most fervent supporters. The Federal Assembly of 12 and 13 February will decide. According to his choice, we will have an another Federation, or even another French tennis. Move would result in a new model. We would have more space. We can imagine related activities, such as training, but also a centre for research on the technology of the sport. But the investment will be not the same.

How do you intend to fund these projects

The Paris project, which involves work in increments over three years and some disturbances, is encrypted to EUR 250 million. The amount of Gonesse is double. For marne-la - Vallée and Versailles, it is a little higher. The concession of the city of Paris maturing in 2015, new selected equipment must be delivered no later than 2016. Whatever the solution, it will be worn by the Federation because it is not question of bringing private at Roland-Garros capital. On the Paris project, we are considering a loan of EUR 150 million over 25 years, additional grants from the city of Paris 20 million, 20 million of subsidies. On balance, it would be borne by the Federation on its available funds. If we are moving, the effort of saving would be nice of course higher. In addition, we develop activities in the year.

How is the brand Roland Garros

The brand Roland Garros is worth EUR 200 million, according to a recent study. We have 500 mark on Roland-Garros deposits and other assets of the Federation.

What first balance do you the partial liberalisation of the sector of online games

This liberalization was presented by some as an eldorado. This is not at all my analysis. The action of the TFF in this area is driven by our desire to protect the integrity of our sport and non-financial reasons, because we are guardians, on our territory, the credibility of our discipline. The sports betting, this is not an economic opportunity but a true risk sport integrity. But tennis is all the more risk that it is an attractive sport the second bracket of paris after football, Editor's note and an individual sport.