The countdown is on for the 2025 French Open, as the tennis world shifts focus to its second grand slam of the year.
Last year, Carlos Alcaraz etched his name into Roland-Garros history with a gritty comeback win over Alexander Zverev, rallying from two sets to one down with a dazzling late surge.
On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek once again proved she’s untouchable on clay, brushing aside Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 to claim her fourth French Open crown.
Still only 23, the Polish star has now lifted the trophy in four of the past five editions, cementing her status as the dominant force on the red dirt. But challengers like Coco Gauff will be hungry to break that streak this time around.
On the men’s side, all eyes will be on Jannik Sinner, who returns to action following a three-month suspension, hoping to challenge the likes of Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic for the crown.
Adding even more weight to this year’s event is the absence of Rafael Nadal. For the first time since his unforgettable debut in 2005, the King of Clay won’t feature in the draw after bidding farewell to professional tennis at the end of 2024. His unmatched 14 titles at Roland-Garros leave a legacy that will loom large over Paris for years to come.
Whether you’re tuning in to catch the next breakout star, rooting for fan favorites like Swiatek, Djokovic, or Gauff, or curious to see how the post-Nadal era unfolds, this guide has everything you need to follow the 2025 French Open.
When does French Open 2025 start?
The 2025 French Open will serve up two weeks of world-class tennis starting Sunday, May 25, and running through to the finals on Sunday, June 8.
All the action will unfold at the iconic Roland-Garros in Paris, with first-round play kicking off bright and early at 5 a.m. ET.
The women’s singles final is slated for Saturday, June 7 at 9 a.m. ET, while the men will battle it out for the title the following day—Sunday, June 8— also beginning at 9 a.m. ET.
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When is French Open 2025 draw?
The anticipation for Roland-Garros 2025 continues to build as the dates for the highly anticipated singles draws have been announced.
The main draw for the Roland-Garros singles tournament will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 8 a.m. ET. This event will set the stage for the matchups that fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see.
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How to watch French Open 2025: TV and live stream details
- TV channel(s): TNT, TBS, truTV
- Live stream: Sling, DirecTV. Max
The French Open is available for live TV broadcast on TNT, TBS and TruTV in the U.S. For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the grand slam tournament will also be available to watch live on Sling, DirecTV and Max.
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French Open 2025 tournament schedule
Play gets underway 11 a.m. local time (5 a.m. ET) on all courts, except for Court Philippe Chatrier most days as the action starts an hour later on the showpiece court.
From May 25 until June 6, Chatrier will also host one singles match during the night session starting at 2:15 p.m. ET.
The women’s singles final will take place on June 7 at 9 a.m. ET and the men’s finals will be staged 24 hours later.
| Stage | Date | Start Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s & Women’s first round | Sunday, May 25 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s first round | Monday, May 26 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s first round | Tuesday, May 27 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s second round | Wednesday, May 28 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s second round | Thursday, May 29 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s third round | Friday, May 30 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s third round | Saturday, May 31 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s fourth round | Sunday, June 1 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s fourth round | Monday, June 2 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s quarterfinals | Tuesday, June 3 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s quarterfinals | Wednesday, June 4 | 5 a.m. |
| Women’s semifinals | Thursday, June 5 | 6 a.m. |
| Men’s semifinals | Friday, June 6 | 9 a.m. |
| Women’s final | Saturday, June 7 | 9 a.m. |
| Men’s final | Sunday, June 9 | 9 a.m. |
