Gearing Up for the 2025 French Open: A Tennis Gala
2025 French Open: Dates, Program, Brackets, Lineup, and Follow-Up Guide as Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatez Attempt Title Defense
The countdown is on as the year edges closer to the season's second grand slam: the 2025 French Open! Last year, glory shone on Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles, while Iga Swiatek undoubtedly reigned supreme in the clay-court battlefield.
Alcaraz face a fierce battle against Alexander Zverev, coming back from two sets to one down to clinch victory in Paris. In an awe-inspiring display, Swiatek dismantled Jasmine Paolini in a 6-2, 6-1 triumph that sealed her fourth consecutive French Open singles title.
As Swiatek, now 23, stands tall as a formidable opponent, players like Coco Gauff are poised to halt her reign. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner is all set to make a comeback to the court after serving a three-month drug ban, preparing to face off against the season's heavyweights.
Exploring the Fields
Britain's Jack Draper is one to watch as the tournament unfolds. Novak Djokovic, however, is likely to skip clay court action until the French Open's opening, as his focus lies on the Italian Open after withdrawing from the tournament.
The 2025 French Open: Dates and Times
The 2025 French Open will kick off on Sunday, May 25, and will culminate on Sunday, June 8. All the action will take place at the Roland Garros complex in the heart of Paris.
Practice sessions for the tournament commence on Monday, May 19, simultaneously with the qualifying rounds to determine the remaining competitors. Qualifying matches are set to begin at 10 am local time, which is equivalent to 9 am in the UK. First-round matches will then follow, commencing at 10 am UK time.
The women's singles final is slated for Saturday, June 7, starting at 2 pm, with the men's final set to follow on Sunday, June 8, once again beginning at 2 pm.
For a comprehensive look at the event's schedule and order of play, you can find the provisional schedule here.
Keep Up with the Action
The French Open will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports. Fans can sign up for coverage of the entire tournament here. In addition, talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will offer exclusive coverage of the event. To stream talkSPORT, simply follow this link .
You can also catch the action on the talkSPORT app, DAB digital radio, smart speakers, or 1089 or 1053 AM.
A Look Ahead
Stay tuned for updates on the 2025 French Open, as America's Coco Gauff sets her sights on victory, fresh off her 2022 final run, only to be beaten by Swiatek. With the top seeds expected to include Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Novak Djokovic (in men's), and Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and others (in women's), the 2025 French Open is shaping up to be an unmissable tennis spectacle.
- Jack Draper, a British tennis player, is worth keeping an eye on during the 2025 French Open.
- Despite his focus on the Italian Open, it's likely that Novak Djokovic will skip the clay court action until the French Open's opening.
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- As the 2025 French Open approaches, the anticipation builds for an unmissable tennis spectacle, with top seeds like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek among the competitors.
