In a thrilling lineup at Roland-Garros, world number one Novak Djokovic is set to make his highly anticipated entry into the men's draw. Scheduled for a night session, the Serbian will face Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert, currently ranked 143rd in the world. Djokovic's match will follow after several intense daytime duels, including Alizé Cornet against Qinwen Zheng, and Elena Rybakina versus Greet Minnen on the Suzanne-Lenglen court.
The Roland-Garros courts will be teeming with top-tier talent. Rafael Nadal, who has returned to the competition since his 2022 win, will challenge Alexander Zverev. Spectators will also watch Ons Jabeur and Iga Swiatek in standout matches. Noteworthy duels include Daniil Medvedev's challenge against Dominik Koepfer and Stefanos Tsitsipas facing Marton Fucsovics. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff will take on Julia Avdeeva, adding to the high-profile contests of the day.
French players will have a strong presence across various courts. On the Philippe-Chatrier, Gaël Monfils is set to close the evening in a night session encounter with Thiago Seyboth Wild. The French contingent expands further with Arthur Fils against Matteo Arnaldi and Varvara Gracheva facing Maria Sakkari. Similarly, the enthusiasm is palpable for Hugo Gaston's face-off with Ben Shelton, and Clara Burel's showdown against Anna Kalinskaya.
Adding to the excitement, legends Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray are set to battle it out on the Philippe-Chatrier court. Wawrinka, a champion from the 2015 French Open, and Murray, a finalist of the 2016 edition, will clash in a night session that tennis fans will not want to miss.
The tournament also sees other major contenders in play. Carlos Alcaraz, a semi-finalist from last year, begins his journey against JJ Wolf. The night promises another epic showdown as Naomi Osaka, former world number one, takes on Lucia Bronzetti. Barbora Krejcikova, a champion at Porte d'Auteuil in 2021, and Andrey Rublev are other significant names to watch.
French hopefuls are not spared in their matchups. Caroline Garcia and Corentin Moutet face challenging opponents in Eva Lys and Nicolas Jarry, respectively. Richard Gasquet, a seasoned Grand Slam competitor, will play against Borna Coric. The tricolor squad aims to bring home dignified victories amidst a competitive draw.
- Thiago Seyboth Wild, the promising Brazilian who shocked the tennis world during the 2023 edition by defeating Daniil Medvedev in a remarkable five-set first-round match, returns. Seyboth Wild now ranks 58th and will play Gaël Monfils in a night session aimed to showcase his flair on the grand stage.
- Richard Gasquet, aged 37, continues to impress as he became the second oldest French player to win a Grand Slam match, defeating Borna Coric. Gasquet brings his extensive experience to the courts, aiming to extend his illustrious career further.
- Novak Djokovic, expressing his resolve at a press conference, emphasized his dedication to making tennis history and winning the biggest titles, especially at Roland-Garros. Despite a less successful past five months, Djokovic remains focused on day-to-day progress.
