French Open 2025: The Road to Roland Garros Begins Today
Published Date: 19th May, 2025
The 2025 French Open officially kicks off today, May 19, with the start of qualifying rounds at Roland Garros in Paris. This marks the beginning of two weeks of intense competition leading up to the main draw, which begins on Sunday, May 25.
Qualifying Rounds: The Battle for a Spot in the Main Draw
From May 19 to May 23, aspiring tennis stars will compete in the qualifying rounds, aiming to secure one of the 16 coveted spots in the main draw. Among the notable players participating is former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka, who has been granted a wild card entry into the main draw despite his current ranking of 132. Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam winner, notably won the French Open in 2015. This year's tournament is scheduled to take place from May 25 to June 8 at Roland Garros.
Defending Champions Return
Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek are set to return to Roland Garros, both aiming to defend their titles. Alcaraz, who clinched his first French Open title in 2024 by defeating Alexander Zverev in a five-set thriller, will look to continue his dominance on clay. Świątek, who won her fourth French Open title in 2024 by defeating Jasmine Paolini, will also be a formidable contender in the women's draw.
Rising Stars and Veteran Comebacks
The 2025 French Open will feature several exciting storylines, including the return of Nick Kyrgios to Roland Garros for the first time since 2017. Kyrgios, who has struggled with injuries in recent years, will participate in the men's doubles tournament alongside fellow Australian Jordan Thompson. This marks his first match on Roland Garros' clay courts since 2017.
Additionally, British No.1 Katie Boulter captured her first clay-court title at a WTA 125 event in Paris, boosting her confidence ahead of the French Open qualifiers, where six British players are set to compete.
How to Watch
Fans can follow all the action from the 2025 French Open live in the UK on TNT Sports and Discovery+, with extensive coverage provided by SunSport. Matches will start daily from 10am BST, with evening sessions from 7:15pm BST.
Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament progresses, and don't miss the excitement as the world's best tennis players compete for glory at Roland Garros.
Date: 19th May, 2025
