French Open 2024: When is the draw, when does it start and how to watch on TV in the UK
Emma Raducanu has been named on the entry list for the French Open qualifying tournament.
The 2021 US Open champion’s ranking of 221 meant she missed on direct entry to the main draw for this month’s grand slam and is fifth on the alternates list.
As it stands, she needs five players to withdraw or receive a wildcard to enter the main draw. If she can’t get in directly, she will have to qualify.
Heather Watson, Sara Errani and Alize Cornet are also among the names joining Raducanu on the qualifying list.
Qualifying begins on May 20 with the main draw getting underway on May 26.
When does the French Open start and end?
The French Open begins on May 26 and concludes on June 9.
When does French Open qualifying start?
Qualifying for the French Open begins on May 20.
When do the French Open finals take place?
The women’s final takes place on June 8 and the men’s final is the following day (June 9).
Where is the French Open held?
The French Open is located on the edge of Bois de Boulogne, close to PSG’s Parc des Princes. Roland Garros venue holds 18 clay courts including the main show court Philippe-Chatrier.
How to watch the French Open on TV and streaming in the UK
In the UK, Eurosport has the broadcasting rights to live action from Paris. To watch on Discovery+, an Entertainment & Sport pass is £6.99/month or £59.99/year.
How to watch the French Open on TV in the US
NBC Sports will televise coverage of the French Open in the US.
French Open draw
The draw will take place on Thursday, May 23.
What is the French Open prize money?
Total prize money for this year’s tournament comes to £45.7 million, up 7.82 per cent compared with last year.
Overall, prize money for the singles draw has increased by seven per cent compared with 2023.
In 2023, the winners collected £2m and runner-ups £1m.
Which British players will be involved?
Jack Draper, Daniel Evans and Cameron Norrie are on the main draw list and expected to play in the men’s draw.
Andy Murray is also listed but his participation is in doubt as he recovers from rupturing ankle ligaments at last month’s Miami Open.
In the women’s draw, Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage are in the main draw.
Emma Raducanu is listed among the main draw alternates. As it stands, she needs five players to withdraw or receive a wildcard to gain direct entry. If she can’t get in directly, she will have to qualify.
Who are the defending champions?
Last year, Novak Djokovic claimed his 23rd grand slam title when he beat Casper Ruud in straight sets.
Iga Swiatek claimed her third French Open title when she overcame Karolina Muchova in three sets.
The French Open trophies
The men play for the Musketeers’ Cup, named in honour of the four Musketeers of French tennis: Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet and René Lacoste.
The women play for the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup, named after Suzanne Lenglen, who won the title six times.
Latest odds
To win the men’s title
Carlos Alcaraz 2/1
Novak Djokovic 3/1
Jannik Sinner 9/2
Rafael Nadal 9/1
To win the women’s title
Iga Swiatek 1/1
Aryna Sabalenka 6/1
Coco Gauff 9/1
Elena Rybakina 12/1
