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French Open 2025: Qualifying Matches Begin Ahead of Main Draw Release

As Roland Garros prepares for play on May 25, defending champions Alcaraz and Swiatek lead a competitive field with Djokovic eyeing a record 25th Grand Slam.

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Overview

  • The French Open 2025 qualifying rounds are underway from May 19–23, with the main draw set to be released on May 22.
  • Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek return as defending champions, with Alcaraz recently winning the Italian Open and Swiatek aiming for her fifth French Open title.
  • Novak Djokovic seeks a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, adding to the tournament's high-stakes narratives.
  • The tournament will feature best-of-five sets for men and best-of-three for women, with new 10-point tie-breaks in final sets at 6-6.
  • UK audiences can watch live coverage on TNT Sports or stream via Discovery+, ensuring global access to the iconic clay-court event.