Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek defending their singles titles at this year’s French Open.
The second Grand Slam tournament of the season will see the world’s top players competing in Paris, including 22-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic, Swiatek, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz , Casper Rudd, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff.
There will also be a handful of British players taking part in both the qualifying and main draw, with 2016 finalist Andy Murray likely to make his final appearance at Roland Garros before retiring later this summer.
When will the French Open be held?
Stade Philippe-Chatrier is the main stadium of Roland Garros
The competition will be held from May 26 to June 9.
The clay-court Grand Slam tournament was founded in 1891 and will be held at Roland Garros in Paris, France.
The women’s final takes place on Saturday 8 June and the men’s final takes place the following day.
When will the French Open Qualifying Tournament be held?
Qualifying for the main draw will begin on Monday, May 20.
When is the main draw?
The draw is scheduled to take place on Thursday 23 May at approximately 1pm UK time.
What activities did the British take part in?
Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray hope to make some impact at this year’s French Open
Jack Draper, Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart ) and Jodie Burrage have also entered the main draw, although Burrage is still recovering from wrist surgery and has not played tennis since March.
Emma Raducanu, with a protected ranking of 103, was unable to enter directly and therefore missed out on a wild card. She is currently ranked fourth on the main draw waiting list and on the qualifying list.
Please use Chrome browser for a more convenient video player
In 2016, Murray celebrated his 29th birthday when he defeated Novak Djokovic in the Rome Masters final in what may have been his greatest match point ever!
Murray has not played since injuring his ankle at the Miami Open in March, but he is fully fit to play in this week’s ATP Challenger Tour in Bordeaux in preparation for the French Open, where he could be back in four years debut within.
Will Nadal recover?
Rafael Nadal is racing against time to fully recover to compete in Paris Grand Slam
Rafael Nadal is the 14-time French Open champion, but the Spaniard has been plagued by injuries since the start of 2023 and missed last year’s French Open after undergoing hip surgery.
This is likely to be his last appearance in Paris, as he has indicated that 2024 could be his last season before retirement.
Please use Chrome browser for a more convenient video player
Nadal says he must assess whether his body is ready for Roland Garros
His clay-court preparations began in Barcelona, ​​when he played his first clay-court match in 681 days and won the 2022 French Open final. , but was sent off in an emotional situation.
Please use Chrome browser for a more convenient video player
Nadal waves goodbye to Madrid Open as home fans applaud him for the last time
What’s the schedule like?
Qualifying Round: Monday 20 May to Friday 24 May.
Main draw: Sunday 26th May – Sunday 9th June.
All other courses start at 10am. Night match (one singles match): Sunday 26 May before 6pm. Monday 27 May until Thursday 6 June 7:15 p.m.
Women’s singles finals: Begins on Saturday, June 8, followed by men’s doubles finals and wheelchair finals
Men’s singles final: Sunday 9 June, before 2pm, followed by women’s doubles final
Monday 20 May to Friday 24 May: Qualifying Round
Sunday, May 25: First round of men’s and women’s singles
Monday, May 26: Men’s and women’s singles first round
Tuesday, May 27: Men’s and women’s singles first round
Wednesday, May 28: Second round of men’s and women’s singles
Thursday, May 29: Second round of men’s and women’s singles
Friday 30 May: Third round of men’s and women’s singles
Saturday, June 1: Men’s and women’s singles third round
Sunday, June 2: Fourth round of men’s and women’s singles
Monday, June 3: Men’s and women’s singles fourth round
Tuesday 4 June: Men’s and women’s singles quarter-finals
Wednesday 5 June: Men’s and women’s singles quarter-finals
Thursday 6 June: Women’s Singles Semi-Finals
Friday 7 June: Men’s Singles Semi-finals
Saturday, June 8: Women’s singles final, men’s doubles final
Sunday, June 9: Men’s singles final, women’s doubles final
Please use Chrome browser for a more convenient video player
The Sky Sports Tennis Studio panel breaks down Emma Raducanu’s progress following her injury last year and discusses her recent form
Book Fury vs Usyk on Sky Sports Box Office
It’s one of the biggest sporting events in a generation. Tyson Fury and Alexander Usyk will battle for the undisputed world heavyweight title on Saturday, May 18, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Book now.
Fury vs Usyk: Time, cards, how to watch and more
How to follow the French Open on Sky Sports
You can follow Roland Garros every day at Skysports.com and the Sky Sports app.
As well as coverage from Paris, our team of experts will analyze the draw, fixture list and match order.
What’s coming to Sky Sports Tennis?
Please use Chrome browser for a more convenient video player
Discover all the ways to watch tennis on Sky Sports, including the US Open, ATP and WTA Tours
Ahead of the second Grand Slam of 2024 – the French Open at Roland Garros on May 26 – you can watch all of tennis’s biggest stars in action sky sports live When they play during the clay court season.
- Geneva Open (ATP 250) – May 20-26
- Lyon Open (ATP 250) – May 20-26
- Strasbourg International (WTA 500) – May 20-26
- Morocco Open (WTA 250) – May 20-26
