# Sport-Centric Seating The Roland Garros Tennis Players' Bench Brings Comfort to the Courts By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-garros-tennis-players-bench References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/roland-garros-tennis-players-bench-concept-geoffrey-graven/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/geoffreygraven/Furniture/9) Considering how intense a game of tennis can be, the [Roland Garros](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-baldi-architects) tennis players’ bench would come in might handy for those who need a sport-centric seat to recuperate in. Designed specifically for tennis players, it offers everything a pro (or beginning) could possibly need. Created by industrial design student Geoffrey Graven, these needs include, but are not limited to, a [solar-powered built-in drinks and snacks compartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia), [bag and racket storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancha-court-modular-bags), not to mention a comfortable seat to sit on. The Roland Garros tennis players’ bench is made out of bioresin and white oak finish for a stylish look on the courts as well. The Roland Garros tennis players’ bench really makes court conditions more comfortable for players during tough tournaments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sport-centric Seating:** Design and develop sport-specific seating that caters to the needs of athletes and improves their performance. - **Smart Athletic Gear:** Integrate technology and design to create innovative sports gear with built-in features that cater to athletes’ needs during play. - **Eco-friendly Sports Equipment:** Create high-performing sports equipment using sustainable materials to reduce environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacture and innovate sport-specific equipment and gear to improve athlete performance. - **Furniture Design:** Design and create innovative and functional furniture pieces for sports and athletic facilities. - **Renewable Energy:** Incorporate renewable energy solutions into sports equipment and facilities to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Slender Tennis Ball Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-tennis-ball-picker-and-dispenser.md) - [Modern Tennis-Inspired Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-grounds-coffee-roaster.md) - [Tennis-Forward French Chateaus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domaine-des-etangs.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Guitar-Holding Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitarholding-bench.md) - [Curvaceous Sculptural Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench.md) - [Customizable Tennis Player Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancha-court-modular-bags.md) - [Ball-Grabbing Tennis Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-trap.md)