Roland-Garros 2024: all you need to know about the tournament

Roland-Garros is back from May 20 for three weeks, until June 9, 2024, an event not to be missed by tennis fans! It's a chance to catch up with the world's best athletes in Paris and on your screens, at the Porte d'Auteuil, on the most famous clay court in the capital's 16th arrondissement. Organized by the French Tennis Federation, Roland-Garros is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, and the second of the year after the Australian Open.

With players injured or absent due to the nearby Olympic Games, night matches and new features, the 2024 edition of the world's most famous clay-court tournament promises to be an eventful one! Once again this year, Roland-Garros is offeringnight sessions, every evening at 9pm, to give spectators an even more immersive experience.

Still presided over by Amélie Mauresmo, who became Tournament Director in December 2021, the competition opens its ticket sales to the general public in March, so that everyone can enjoy the very best of tennis, right in the heart of the capital!

Find out all the latest news about the famous Parisian tournament, so you can stay up to date and make sure you don't miss a thing!

How do I get to Roland-Garros stadium? What you need to know before you come
Every year, the Roland-Garros stadium plays host to the famous clay-court tournament, as well as many other sporting and cultural events. Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, it's easily accessible by any means of transport. [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: the complete list of winners in all categories
The French Open comes to a close this Sunday, June 9, 2024, including the long-awaited men's singles final. Discover the complete list of winners. [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: Carlos Alcaraz is the winner for the first time!
We have a winner! Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in the final match of Roland-Garros 2024 in five sets. The Spaniard wins his first Grand Slam title! [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: Alexander Zverev takes on Carlos Alcaraz in the final, where to watch the match?
This Sunday, June 9, 2024, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz will contest a French Open final for the first time, against Germany's Alexander Zverev on the Philippe-Chatrier court. [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: Corentin Moutet and Varvara Gracheva in the last 16, France's last hopes
Last year, as in 2021, the French record was disastrous after the 2nd round, with not a single Frenchman making it through. This year, Chloé Paquet left us in the 3rd round, but Corentin Moutet and Varvara Gracheva remain our last hopes! [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: the schedule of clay doubles matches this Friday
The singles matches are the most watched on the clay courts of Roland-Garros, but we mustn't forget the teams competing in doubles, until Sunday, June 9, 2024! [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: the schedule of semi-final matches to watch this Friday
It's the most eagerly awaited tennis event of the year: Roland-Garros returns to Paris! After a week of qualifying, it's time for the final draw, with the semi-finals. Here's today's match schedule! [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: Novak Djokovic forfeits title due to injury
Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic will not be winning another French Open this year! Injured to his right knee, the tennis player was forced to withdraw after his match against Cerundolo. [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: alcohol is now banned in the stands after outbursts
"Alcohol is a thing of the past" at Roland-Garros, said tournament director Amélie Mauresmo, after a number of players criticized the atmosphere in the stands. [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: why didn't Nadal have a farewell ceremony after his defeat?
On Monday May 27, 2024, 14-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal suffered a first-round defeat. Having announced the end of his career, why didn't he have a farewell ceremony for what was to be his last clay-court tournament? [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: how much do ball boys earn?
After the participants in the clay-court tournament, we wondered how much the ball boys and girls earn during the French Open. Well, nothing at all! We explain why. [Read more]

TopSpin 2K25: "a new way for people to get involved in sport" according to Bryce Yang
On the occasion of the 2024 edition of Roland Garros, the editorial team went to meet Bryce Yang, 2K's Senior Director of Franchise Strategy and Partnerships. From franchise takeover to game development, we take a look at the publisher's latest tennis game, TopSpin 2K25. [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: how much do participants earn at the clay-court tennis tournament?
Tennis players at the French Open have the opportunity to win the title at every stage they pass, but also a bigger and bigger check. How much are these amounts? [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: on which channels will you watch the matches live this year?
Roland-Garros 2024, here we go again! If you can't see the matches on site, this year again, the tournament's match broadcasts will be shared between the various France Télévisions channels and Prime Video, Amazon's streaming service. [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: traffic and parking bans during the tournament
A new edition of the French Open has begun in Paris. To mark the occasion, the Prefecture de Police has set up traffic and parking arrangements in the 16th arrondissement of the capital. Find out more! [Read more]

Wildcard Battle: Domingo's Twitch show live from Roland-Garros on June 6
Get ready for the Wildcard Battle on June 6 at Roland-Garros! This unique event, orchestrated by We Are Tennis by BNP Paribas and streamer Domingo, will see tennis fans battle it out on the Suzanne-Lenglen court around Domingo, Inès Vandamme, Etoiles and professional tennis player and Youtubeur Jules Marie! [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: follow the matches on the Galeries Lafayette rooftop, overlooking Paris
Want to experience Roland-Garros in a different way? From May 26 to June 9, 2024, head to the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann rooftop to watch the French tennis tournament matches from the comfort of deckchairs, with a view of the capital! [Read more]

Roland Garros eSeries: the eSport tournament returns to Paris
Less well known than its real-life counterpart, the Roland Garros eSeries tournament is back for a new edition, with the final phase to be held at Roland Garros on May 25, 2024. Based on the Tennis Clash video game, the eight best international eTennis players will compete, including William "Fozzy" Foster, winner of the last two editions, who will come to defend his title, and Gilles Simon. The final of the qualifying tournament open to the general public in France will also be broadcast on Twitch on May 25. [Read more]

Indoor and outdoor tennis courts in Paris
For beginners and enthusiasts alike, the editorial team has compiled a list of all the tennis courts, clubs, associations and municipal courts available in Paris, so that you can hit the yellow ball right in the middle of Roland-Garros! [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: French men and women already qualified for the final draw
Are you ready to follow the yellow ball on the clay court of Roland-Garros? The competition is back at the end of May, and the French players who do not need to go through the qualifications are already known. Let's take stock! [Read more]

Roland Garros 2024: take part in Opening Week, the qualifying week, from just 12 euros
Roland-Garros is back from May 20, 2024! For affordable prices, you can attend the tennis players' qualifying week, during Opening Week. Don't forget to get your tickets! [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: how many tennis balls are used during the tournament?
It's hard to know how many balls are used during the three-week clay-court tournament at Porte d'Auteuil! But we do know that between 50,000 and 70,000 yellow balls are needed for the final draw of Roland-Garros alone! [Read more]

Roland-Garros 2024: public ticketing opens this week
Ready for a new edition of the French Open? Just in time, because the legendary tennis tournament is about to open its "general public" ticketing service. So, when can you reserve your tickets for the famous fortnight, scheduled this year from May 26 to June 9, 2024 at Porte d'Auteuil in Paris? We tell you all about it. [Read more]

Roland-Garros stadium, the temple of clay tennis in Paris
Known the world over thanks to the French Open tennis tournament, the Roland-Garros stadium is a veritable open-air museum for fans of the sport and clay courts, located at Porte d'Auteuil in the west of Paris. [Read more]