Your complete guide to the 2025 French Open: venue, dates, and star players to watch.
The 2025 French Open, also known as Roland Garros, will take place from May 25 to June 8 at the iconic Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. As the only tennis Grand Slam played on red clay, this tournament is celebrated for its slow, high-bouncing surface, a test of endurance, strategy, and mental grit like no other.
This year’s edition will showcase a full slate of competition, including men’s and women’s singles and doubles, mixed doubles, wheelchair events, and junior draws. Reigning champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek return to defend their titles, but they’ll face stiff competition from the likes of Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff, all hungry for their moment on red clay.
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The Roland Garros 2025, aka French Open, is held annually at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. Located in Paris’ 16th arrondissement, the stadium is situated on the outskirts of the Bois de Boulogne.
Last year's Opening Week was record-breaking.
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) April 16, 2025
This year's will be thrilling.
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The Roland Garros 2025 officially kicks off earlier than most fans realize. The tournament gets underway on May 19 with the qualifying rounds, which will run through May 23. The main draw for the men’s and women’s singles begins on May 25, leading up to two thrilling weeks of top-tier clay-court tennis.
The women’s singles final is scheduled for June 7, followed by the men’s singles final on June 8, bringing the 2025 French Open to a dramatic close on the iconic red clay of Paris.
Roland Garros 2025 is set to deliver thrilling matchups as the world’s best descend on Paris’ iconic red clay. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz enters in top form after sweeping titles in Rome, Monte Carlo, and Rotterdam, while world No. 1 Jannik Sinner eyes his first French Open crown. Novak Djokovic returns in pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam, with Alexander Zverev aiming to improve on last year’s runner-up finish. Another player who could go all the way is the 2022 and 2023 finalist, Casper Ruud.
Alcaraz, the gladiator, marches through Rome 👎#IBI25 pic.twitter.com/qmJjATE8qS
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 18, 2025
On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek remains the favorite as she chases a fourth consecutive title, with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka close behind after a strong season. Rising stars Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu add to the excitement, making this year’s tournament one of the most anticipated in recent memory.
Picture perfect 📸#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/gfXXUszfzE
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 19, 2025
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