For tennis fans in India, the end of May is always an exciting time. After all, this is when the longest wait for a Grand Slam event in tennis, between the Australian Open and the French Open, comes to an end. Now that we have entered the month that kickstarts the French Open 2024, the tennis fraternity is buzzing with excitement.
Before we discuss in detail about the French Open 2024, however, here is a quick look at all the important information about the tournament:
- Date: 20 May – 9 June
- Venue: Paris, France
- Defending champion: Novak Djokovic
Based on the performances we saw in 2023, almost everyone expected Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to rule the global tennis landscape this year. However, since the start of 2024, both players have had an underwhelming (for lack of a better word) season.
The lean patch of Djokovic and the absence of Rafael Nadal for over a year means that the dominance of the hallowed quartet in modern-age tennis has finally drawn to a close. For context, the other members of the quartet are Andy Murray and Roger Federer.
Then there’s the fact that this year, a host of stars in both the men’s and women’s divisions are expected to withdraw from the Grand Slam in May. Will that turn out to be a blessing in disguise for a few of the stars who have otherwise struggled with consistency? Only time will tell.
So, if you are excited to see what unfolds at the second Grand Slam of the year, here is everything you need to know about the French Open 2024, including the schedule (dates) and venue of the tennis tournament, the star players partaking in it and more.
French Open 2024: All the details of this year’s second tennis Grand Slam
A detailed look at the schedule of the French Open 2024 tennis tournament
The only Grand Slam event played on clay court, in 2024 the French Open will begin with the preliminary qualification rounds on Monday, 20 May. After the conclusion of the qualifiers, the main men’s and women’s singles rounds will kick-start on Sunday, 26 May.
After four rounds of matches, the tournament will enter its business end with the quarter-final matches (for both the men’s and women’s categories) on Tuesday, 4 June.
In the women’s division, the winners of the quarter-finals will partake in the semi-finals on Thursday, 6 June. On the other hand, the semi-finals in the men’s category will take place on Friday, 7 June.
The final of the women’s singles division of the French Open 2024 will be played on Saturday, 8 June. Meanwhile, the final of the men’s singles category will be held on Sunday, 9 June.
Which star tennis players will partake in the French Open 2024?
While fans of tennis are eagerly waiting for their favourite superstars to grace the French Open 2024, this is where the situation gets tricky. According to the latest developments, several big names might pull out of the year’s second Grand Slam at the eleventh hour.
As he missed almost all of 2023 due to an injury, 2024 was touted as Rafael Nadal’s comeback year. However, barring a few sporadic appearances at the start of the season, the Spaniard has been on a sabbatical this year as well. Therefore, the fact that the French Open will not be seeing its record winner in action in 2024 is not surprising.
The start of May has seen questions arising about several players regarding their participation in the French Open. This list includes the likes of Australian Open 2024 winner Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev in the men’s division. In the women’s category, uncertainty looms over Jessica Pegula’s involvement in the France-based tennis tournament.
For Novak Djokovic, however, the absence of stars like Sinner, Alcaraz and Medvedev might mean a smoother path to retain the French Open title. Even with Andy Murray set to enter the tournament, Djokovic will hardly face any serious threat. If it happens, the win will do the Serbian a world of good with two more Grand Slam events to come in the latter half of the year.
A peek into the venue for the French Open 2024
Like every year, all the matches of the French Open 2024 will be contested at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The arena offers a capacity of up to 15,000 spectators.
Where to watch the French Open 2024 in India
Fans in India can live stream the French Open 2024 on the Sony LIV application, the official broadcaster of the tournament for this region.
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(Main and Featured Images Credits: Roland Garros)
Frequency Asked Questions (FAQs)
– When is the final match of the French Open 2024?
The final match of the men’s singles event at the French Open 2024 will take place on Sunday, 9 June.
– What is the venue for the French Open 2024?
The French Open will be held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France.
– Where can I live stream the French Open 2024?
Tennis fans in India can live stream the French Open 2024 on Sony LIV.
