The 2025 French Open is set to commence on Sunday, May 25, at the iconic Stade Roland-Garros. This year’s tournament features a mix of anticipated match-ups, with defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek returning, although they are not the top seeds. That honor goes to Jannik Sinner in the men’s bracket and Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s.
Tennis fans in the U.S. will be able to catch all the action live on TNT and truTV, which marks a channel shift from the previous year, while all matches will be available for streaming on HBO Max.
Key event details include:
– **Dates**: May 25 – June 8
– **Daily Start Time**: 5 a.m. ET
– **Location**: Stade Roland-Garros, Paris
The tournament schedule kicks off with first-round singles play on May 25 and culminates with the men’s final on June 8. Notable American players such as Coco Gauff, who comes in as the No. 2 seed, Jessica Pegula, and Taylor Fritz will be vying for top honors.
This year’s singles play schedule is as follows:
– May 25-30: First to Third rounds
– June 1-2: Fourth rounds
– June 3-4: Quarterfinals
– June 5: Women’s semifinals
– June 6: Men’s semifinals
– June 7: Women’s final
– June 8: Men’s final
For viewers looking to follow the tournament without traditional cable, several options are available, including a Disney+ and Max streaming bundle. Additionally, international fans can utilize a VPN to access streams from various platforms, such as 9Now in Australia and ServusTV in Austria, which provide free coverage.
The 2025 tournament promises to deliver thrilling matches and showcase some of the best tennis talent from around the globe, keeping fans on the edge of their seats throughout the fortnight of competition.