St-Imier / Paris, 6 June 2009 – The morning that has just come to an end at Roland Garros focused on children and generosity. After causing quite a stir by their arrival, Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi joined young tennis talents from ten different countries to play eight matches on court no. 7. Despite the rain, both the children and the two champions were enthusiastic. At the end of the session, Longines – for which the two tennis legends are Ambassadors of Elegance – donated US$ 80,000 to their two charity foundations. This was followed by a press conference in the Tenniseum – the Roland Garros Museum – with the two tennis champions and representatives of Longines and the Swatch Group. Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi were invited to Roland Garros by Longines to mark the 10th anniversary of their singles victories at the legendary Paris tournament and today they have once again shown their commitment to children in need.

Florence Ollivier-Lamarque, General Director of the Swatch Group France, Walter von Känel, President of Longines, Agnieszka Radwanska, Longines Ambassador, Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf at the handing over of the cheque.

Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi at the net of court no. 7 at the French Open before the start of the challenges with the children. 

Stefanie Graf discussing with a Chinese boy during the challenges.

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