the 1928 french championships (now known as the french open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay ourts at the stade roland-garros in paris, france. the tournament ran from 24 may until 4 june. it was the 33rd staging of the french championships and the second grand slam tournament of the year. it was the first tournament held at the new roland-garros stadium which was built during the winter of 1927/1928.