The 2026 French Open gets underway on Sunday, 24 May, with a packed schedule featuring top stars including Novak Djokovic, Emma Raducanu, and Alexander Zverev. The tournament at Roland-Garros promises thrilling action from the very first day.
Djokovic's Quest for History
Novak Djokovic, who celebrated his 39th birthday on Friday, begins his campaign for an outright record 25th Grand Slam title. The Serbian legend will play in the first night session on Court Philippe-Chatrier against French favourite Giovanni Mpetschi Perricard, known for his powerful serve. The match is scheduled for 7:15 PM BST (8:15 PM local time).
Other Key Matches on Philippe-Chatrier
The day session on the main court starts at 11 AM BST with former Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic facing Austria's Sinja Kraus. Following that, men's second seed Alexander Zverev takes on French wildcard Benjamin Bonzi. Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva then plays against Frenchwoman Fiona Ferro.
Raducanu's Return to Clay
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, will play her first-round match on Court 13 later in the afternoon. She faces Argentine clay-court specialist Solana Sierra, a challenging opponent on the red dirt. Raducanu will be looking to build on her recent form and advance deep into the tournament.
Other Notable Matches
Madrid champion Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine takes on Oksana Selekhmeteva on Court Simonne-Mathieu. Brazilian wunderkind Joao Fonseca, one of the most exciting young talents, also plays his first-round match on the same court against Frenchman Luka Pavlovic. Meanwhile, American Taylor Fritz faces compatriot Nishesh Basavareddy on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.
Broadcast Information
In the UK, the French Open is broadcast live on TNT Sports and streamed on HBO Max. Viewers in the US can watch on TNT Sports, Max, truTV, and CNN.
Full Day One Order of Play (All Times BST)
Court Philippe-Chatrier
- 11:00 AM: Sinja Kraus (AUT) vs. Belinda Bencic (SUI)
- Followed by: Benjamin Bonzi (FRA) vs. Alexander Zverev (GER)
- Followed by: Mirra Andreeva (RUS) vs. Fiona Ferro (FRA)
- 7:15 PM: Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (FRA) vs. Novak Djokovic (SRB)
Court Suzanne-Lenglen
- 10:00 AM: Karen Khachanov (RUS) vs. Arthur Gea (FRA)
- Followed by: Hailey Baptiste (USA) vs. Barbora Krejcikova (CZE)
- Followed by: Taylor Fritz (USA) vs. Nishesh Basavareddy (USA)
- Followed by: Ksenia Efremova (FRA) vs. Sorana Cirstea (ROU)
Court Simonne-Mathieu
- 10:00 AM: Marta Kostyuk (UKR) vs. Oksana Selekhmeteva (RUS)
- Followed by: Katie Volynets (USA) vs. Clara Burel (FRA)
- Followed by: Titouan Droguet (FRA) vs. Jakub Mensik (CZE)
- Followed by: Joao Fonseca (BRA) vs. Luka Pavlovic (FRA)
Court 14
- 10:00 AM: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ESP) vs. Damir Dzumhur (BIH)
- Followed by: Fran Jones (GBR) vs. Beatriz Haddad Maia (BRA)
- Followed by: Sofia Kenin (USA) vs. Peyton Stearns (USA)
- Followed by: Lorenzo Sonego (ITA) vs. Pierre-Hugues Herbert (FRA)
Court 12
- 10:00 AM: Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) vs. Caty McNally (USA)
- Followed by: Pablo Llamas Ruiz (ESP) vs. Thiago Agustin Tirante (ARG)
- Followed by: Emma Raducanu (GBR) vs. Solana Sierra (ARG)
- Followed by: Magdalena Frech (POL) vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU)
- Followed by: Hamad Medjedovic (SRB) vs. Yannick Hanfmann (GER)
- Followed by: Alexander Blockx (BEL) vs. Coleman Wong (HKG)
- Followed by: Hugo Dellien (BOL) vs. Valentin Royer (FRA)
- Followed by: Sara Sorribes (ESP) vs. Tamara Korpatsch (GER)
Tournament Schedule
- 18-23 May: Qualifiers
- 24-26 May: First Round
- 27-28 May: Second Round
- 29-30 May: Third Round
- 31 May - 1 June: Round of 16
- 2-3 June: Quarterfinals
- 4 June: Women's Semifinals
- 5 June: Men's Semifinals
- 6 June: Women's Singles Final & Men's Doubles Final
- 7 June: Men's Singles Final & Women's Doubles Final
