Roland-Garros 2024: French Players and Global Stars Clash on the Clay Courts
The highly anticipated Roland-Garros 2024 tournament is underway with an exciting lineup of matches featuring both seasoned champions and promising newcomers. With global stars like Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, and Rafael Nadal hitting the clay courts, fans are in for thrilling sports action.
French tennis aficionados have plenty to cheer for, as Richard Gasquet, Caroline Garcia, and Gael Monfils aim to make their mark on home turf. Gasquet, fresh off a first-round victory, is set to face No. 2 seed Jannik Sinner in a night session. Garcia, opening on the central court against American Sofia Kenin, hopes to leverage her home-court advantage.
Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Court Philippe-Chatrier during the night session as Novak Djokovic battles Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert. Djokovic, the current world No. 1, is a favorite but needs to regain his form after recent subpar performances. Aryna Sabalenka, another high-profile entrant, will begin her campaign against Russia's Erika Andreeva.
Global Tennis Powerhouses in Action
On Court Suzanne-Lenglen, fans can enjoy matches featuring top seeds Stefanos Tsitsipas, Ons Jabeur, and Andrey Rublev. On the same court, Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Coco Gauff promise to deliver high-caliber tennis. Iga Swiatek, the world number 1 and titleholder, will face off against Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam winner, ensuring a nail-biting encounter.
The Suzanne-Lenglen court offers a mix of exciting encounters, including Tsitsipas versus Daniel Altmaier and Jabeur against Maria Osorio. Additionally, Coco Gauff faces the Slovenian Tamara Zidansek, and Rublev will compete against Spain's Pedro Martinez.
On the Simonne-Mathieu court, French hearts are set on Chloe Paquet and Corentin Moutet, who aim for spots in the third round. Meanwhile, prominent faces such as Madison Keys, Taylor Fritz, and Victoria Azarenka will also be vying for victory.
The tournament coverage and viewing experience have never been better, with deals available on Molotov and Prime Video platforms, ensuring fans can catch every memorable moment live.
- French participation is strong this year, with nine players in action across various courts. Alizé Cornet, playing her last tournament, will face Qinwen Zheng on Philippe-Chatrier, adding emotional weight to her appearance. Another notable French player, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, takes on Belgian David Goffin.
- For those following live, keep the schedules handy as matches begin as early as 11 a.m. on several courts, with night sessions often not starting until well after 8 p.m. This diverse schedule ensures there's always something to catch.
