Infosys and Roland-Garros have extended their digital innovation partnership through 2031 and unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence tools for the tournament.
The deal continues a decade-long collaboration focused on digital products for fans, players, coaches and media covering the French Open.
Among the main additions for the next edition is Rolly, an AI statistics chatbot that will be available on the Roland-Garros website and mobile app. It is designed to answer natural-language questions using live match information and historical data dating back to 2013.
Another new feature is Momentum, a visual tracker that shows shifts in a match as they happen. It highlights turning points, set changes and key scoring moments, helping viewers follow the flow of play in real time.
On-site visitors will also see Rally, an AI-powered humanoid robot in the Infosys fan zone. It will offer tennis predictions, chat functions, live match insights and photo-taking.
The media side of the partnership is also expanding. Roland-Garros will add French-language AI commentary and upgrade its real-time narration tools and AI-assisted journalism portal with more customisation options and infographic templates.
The move reflects a broader shift in sport towards digital products that offer more tailored and interactive coverage. Tournament organisers are under pressure to keep audiences on official platforms as broadcasters, rights holders and sponsors experiment with AI-led commentary, statistics and fan-engagement tools.
Roland-Garros is one of tennis's largest annual events and remains the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay. In 2025, it drew a record 687,249 spectators and was broadcast in 220 territories, according to the organisers.
Fan focus
The latest changes build on products already in use at the tournament, including Match Centre, AI-Assisted Journalism and the Infosys 3D Art Museum. The new tools push further into conversational interfaces and automated content creation, areas where sports bodies have increasingly turned to AI as data volumes grow and audience expectations shift.
Infosys said Rolly is intended to move beyond basic statistics and rules-based answers by providing context around match narratives. That would place it closer to the interpretive layer traditionally provided by broadcasters and journalists, though within a controlled digital environment run by the tournament and its technology partner.
Momentum appears aimed at a different challenge: making the ebb and flow of tennis easier for casual audiences to understand. Tennis scoring can be difficult for occasional viewers to follow, particularly when swings in play are not immediately obvious from the scoreline alone.
By contrast, Rally is intended as a physical attraction for spectators at the grounds. The robot uses audio and computer-vision systems and will operate under what Infosys described as responsible AI rules designed to keep interactions secure and focused on tennis.
Wider programme
The partnership also includes a social initiative in Paris through Association Fête le mur, a charity partner of the French Tennis Federation. Infosys is working with the group on tennis-related learning modules for its Springboard digital learning platform, which is used for skills training and educational access.
The programme will also give 60 young people from underprivileged backgrounds, aged 11 to 17, the chance to visit Roland-Garros and take part in AI and technology workshops led by Infosys staff. The effort links the tournament's technology agenda with outreach aimed at digital inclusion.
For Infosys, the extended agreement keeps its brand closely tied to one of the most visible events in global tennis. For Roland-Garros and the French Tennis Federation, it offers continuity at a time when major sports properties are testing how far AI can be woven into the live event experience without replacing the traditional elements fans still expect.
Gilles Moretton, President of the French Tennis Federation, said: "Our long-standing partnership with Infosys continues to push the boundaries of how Roland-Garros connects with its audience. By combining the tournament's heritage with advanced AI technologies, we are creating richer, more inclusive experiences that resonate with fans on-site and around the world, while staying true to the spirit of the game."
A second executive said the new tools were designed to change how match data is presented to viewers.
"As AI continues to reshape how fans engage with live sport, the real opportunity lies in turning data into deeply engaging experiences. At Roland-Garros, we are leveraging AI to go beyond simply presenting match information by enabling fans to experience the momentum, context and emotion of the game in real time. These innovations underscore our commitment to building intelligent, human-centric digital ecosystems that enhance engagement at scale," said Virmani.