French Open 2024: When is the draw, when does it start and how to watch on TV in the UK
Everything you need to know about the second major of the year
Emma Raducanu has been named on the entry list for the French Open qualifying tournament.The 2021 US Open champion’s world ranking of 212 meant she missed out on direct entry to the main draw for this month’s major and was fifth on the alternates list.
The withdrawal of Yanina Wickmayer from the tournament due to injury means that as it stands, Raducanu is now fourth on the alternates list and requires four players above her to withdraw or needs to receive a wildcard to enter the main draw. If this does not happen, she will have to qualify.
Heather Watson, Sara Errani and Alize Cornet are among the names currently alongside Raducanu on the qualifying list. When does the French Open start and end?
The French Open begins on May 26 and concludes on June 9. When does French Open qualifying start?
Qualifying for the French Open begins on May 20. When do the French Open finals take place?
The women’s final takes place on June 8 and the men’s final is the following day (June 9).
Where is the French Open held?
The French Open takes place at Roland Garros, which is located on the edge of Bois de Boulogne, close to Paris St-Germain’s Parc des Princes. The venue spans 18 clay courts including the main show court: Philippe-Chatrier.
How to buy French Open tickets
You can buy tickets for the French Open here.
How to watch the French Open on TV and streaming in the UK
In the UK, Eurosport hold the broadcasting rights to live action from Paris. To watch on Discovery+, an Entertainment & Sport pass is £6.99/month or £59.99/year.
How to watch the French Open on TV in the US
NBC Sports will televise coverage of the French Open in the US.
When is the French Open draw?
The draw will take place on Thursday, May 23.
What is the French Open prize money?
Total prize money for this year’s tournament comes to £45.7 million, up 7.82 per cent compared with last year. Overall, prize money for the singles draw has increased by seven per cent compared with 2023.
French Open 2024 prize money
Winner: £2.05 million
Runner-up: £1.02 million
Semi-finalists: £555,889
Quarter-finalists: £354,914
Round of 16: £213,803
Round of 32: £135,123
Round of 64: £94,073
First Round: £62,430
Which British players will be involved?
Jack Draper, Daniel Evans and Cameron Norrie are on the main draw list and expected to play in the men’s draw.
Andy Murray is also listed but his participation is in doubt as he recovers from rupturing ankle ligaments at the Miami Open in March. He will play the Geneva Open, which starts on May 18 as he attempts a return to full fitness.
In the women’s draw, Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage are in the main draw. Emma Raducanu is listed among the main draw alternates and also named on the entry list for the French Open qualifying tournament.
Who are the defending champions?
Last year, Novak Djokovic claimed his 23rd major singles title when he beat Casper Ruud in straight sets.
Iga Swiatek claimed her third French Open title when she overcame Karolina Muchova in three sets.
The French Open trophies
The men play for the Coupe des Mousquetaires (Musketeers’ Cup), named in honour of the four Musketeers of French tennis: Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet and René Lacoste.
The women play for the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup, named after the woman who won the title six times.
