Few tennis tournaments command the world’s attention like the French Open. One of the sport's historic four grand slams and the only one played on a clay surface, the event dates back more than a century and is synonymous with fast serves and high drama in the competitive game.
Traditionally held in the late European spring, on the eve of summer, a matter of weeks from the prestigious Wimbledon across the English Channel, the event has gained further popularity since the turn of the century, with a synonymous reputation linking it to Rafael Nadal.
However, first-time finalist Carlos Alcaraz stole the limelight in the French Open Men's Singles this time, winning his first title at ClayCourt Major by edging a scrappy five-set final against Alexander Zverev. Third-seed Alcaraz, still only 21 years old, continues to rewrite the tennis record books, becoming the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces.
In the Women's Singles finals this year, Iga Świątek eased past Jasmine Paolini in a dominant two-set win against Jasmine Paoline to clinch her fifth Grand Slam title. The world's top seed became the third player in the Open Era to win the French Open women's singles title three years in a row, following Monica Seles (1990-'92) and Justine Henin (2005-'07). She became the fourth woman to win the tournament four times, joining Henin (4), Steffi Graf (6), and Chris Evert (7). After Serena Williams in 2013, she is only the second woman to win the Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros titles in the same year.
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When are the French Open singles finals?
Men's Singles Final
| Round | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Final | A. Zverev (Germany) vs C. Alcaraz Garfia (Spain) | C. Alcaraz (Spain) |
Women's Singles Final
| Round | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Final | I. Świątek (Poland) vs. J. Paolini (Italy) | I. Świątek (Poland) |
Where will the 2024 French Open be played?
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Getty ImagesThe 2024 French Open will be played at Roland Garros, the tournament's traditional home, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
Named for the famed French aviator Roland Garros, the venue was first constructed ahead of 1928 in order for France to host their defense of the Davis Cup and has served as the home of the grand slam tournament since then.
The main court, Court Philippe Chatrier, was renovated in 2019 and ranks third in terms of overall capacity for specialist tennis stadia around the world, behind Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York and Stadium 1 at Indian Wells, California.
The rest of the complex includes Court Suzanne Lenglen, previously known as Court A, and a further 18 courts, for a total of 20.
What channel shows the 2024 French Open?
Getty ImagesThe 2024 French Open will be shown on television and live-streamed by various channels and providers, with Eurosport and Discovery+ all set to cover the event.
Offering coverage from all TNT sports channels, Discovery+ allows customers access to a wide variety of content wherever and whenever they want. To watch the 2024 French Open, you will need an Entertainment & Sports pass, at either £6.99 per month or £59.99 per year.
Recent French Open winners
Below, you can find a list of the recent winners over the past decade at the French Open in both the men’s singles and women’s singles events. Rafael Nadal has mostly dominated the former, with six successes, while Iga Swiatek is a three-time victor over the past four years in Paris.
| Year | Men's singles winner | Women's singles winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBD | TBD |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic | Iga Swiatek |
| 2022 | Rafael Nadal | Iga Swiatek |
| 2021 | Novak Djokovic | Barbora Krejcikova |
| 2020 | Rafael Nadal | Iga Swiatek |
| 2019 | Rafael Nadal | Ashleigh Barty |
| 2018 | Rafael Nadal | Simona Halep |
| 2017 | Rafael Nadal | Jelena Ostapenko |
| 2016 | Novak Djokovic | Garbine Murguruza |
| 2015 | Stan Wawrinka | Serena Williams |
| 2014 | Rafael Nadal | Maria Sharapova |
FAQs
GettyHow expensive are tickets for the 2024 French Open?
Tickets for the 2024 French Open, which are sold directly through the event’s official ticket portal, vary dramatically depending on the day and event included, though tickets for the first week of the competition typically retail from €25.00 each.
Hospitality packages are also available directly through the official portal, which runs its own resale platform, in an attempt to compete with other secondary market retailers.
Will Rafael Nadal play at Roland Garros in 2024?
Nadal, the legendary Spaniard who has helped define tennis this century in the men’s game alongside Novak Djokovic and his other major rivals Roger Federer and Andy Murray, has confirmed he will retire this year.
However, his chances of a farewell at Roland Garros appear to be dropping as he continues to struggle with persistent injury problems. Nadal and organizers will hope that he is ultimately able to pull through and compete by the end of May.
What is the best day to go to the French Open?
The best day to go to the French Open is somewhat subjective. If you’re looking to see more tennis rather than a specific round or match, then the opening week will ensure you catch plenty of action from the court.
But if you want to enjoy bigger encounters at the business end, then you will be better off trying for a ticket for a day during the final week, allowing you to enjoy history in the making.
How far is Roland Garros from central Paris?
Roland Garros is located in the 16th arrondissement, to the west of central Paris, and is approximately nine kilometers away on foot. Most people travel by car or by public transportation to reach the stadium complex for the French Open.
The venue is served by Porte d'Auteuil and Michel-Ange–Molitor on Line 10 of the Paris Metro, with Line 9 also intersecting at the latter station.