Tennis: 2025 French Open Begins May 25

The 2025 French Open is set to begin Sunday, May 25, bringing the world’s elite tennis talent back to the storied clay courts of Roland-Garros.

With over 128 singles players in each draw and a prize pool topping €50 million, the tournament promises two weeks of gripping competition.

Carlos Alcaraz returns as defending men’s champion, while Iga Świątek, seeking her fourth Roland-Garros crown, leads the women’s field. Other major contenders include Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff.

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This year’s edition also marks the potential final appearance of Rafael Nadal, a 14-time French Open champion, whose farewell tour has drawn emotional responses from fans and players alike.

Weather conditions are expected to be ideal for clay-court play, and organizers have introduced expanded AI-assisted line-calling technology for select courts.

The tournament will run through June 8, with matches broadcast live in over 200 countries, making it one of the most watched tennis events globally.