French Open 2025 Dates: Essential Information and Storylines

The Hologic WTA Tour is set to electrify Paris as the French Open 2025 unfolds at Roland Garros, marking the second Grand Slam event of the year. Most notably, Iga Swiatek will aim for a remarkable title defense, while current World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka seeks her first major clay-court victory.

This year’s French Open highlights the peak of the clay-court season, with top players from around the globe vying for the esteemed Coupe Suzanne Lenglen. The 129th edition promises exhilarating matches and a total women’s prize pool of €26,571,500. Singles and doubles champions will earn 2,000 ranking points, significantly boosting their standings and their Race to the WTA Tour Finals totals.

The French Open 2025 dates are set from Sunday, May 25, to Sunday, June 8, maintaining its tradition of a Sunday start. Here’s a concise guide to the key dates and what you need to know about this grand event:

Key French Open 2025 Dates and Highlights

• Main-draw start date: Sunday, May 25
• Singles final: Saturday, June 7, at 3 p.m.
• Doubles final: Sunday, June 8, at 11 a.m.
• Mixed doubles final: Thursday, June 5
• Qualifying dates: Monday, May 19 – Friday, May 23
• Main-draw sizes:
• Singles: 128 players (including 16 qualifiers and 8 wild cards)
• Doubles: 64 teams (including 7 wild-card teams)
• Mixed doubles: 32 teams (including 8 wild-card teams)
• Time Zone: Central European Summer Time (BST +1, EST +6)
• Tournament Ball: Wilson Roland Garros

Roland Garros Prize Money and Ranking Points

• First round: 10 points | €78,000
• Second round: 70 points | €117,000
• Third round: 130 points | €168,000
• Round of 16: 240 points | €265,000
• Quarterfinals: 430 points | €440,000
• Semifinals: 780 points | €690,000
• Finalist: 1300 points | €1,275,000
• Champion: 2000 points | €2,555,000

Storylines to Watch at the French Open 2025

• Iga Swiatek’s Title Defense: As the reigning champion and three-time Roland Garros titleholder, Swiatek returns after a period of not reaching finals since her last triumph in Paris. Currently ranked No. 5, she faces a challenge to regain her top form.

• Aryna Sabalenka’s Clay Victory: Holding the prestigious World No. 1 ranking, Sabalenka has had an impressive year with 34 match wins. However, her goal of reaching a final at Roland Garros remains a significant milestone.

• Coco Gauff: Back at her career-best ranking of No. 2, Gauff aims for her second Grand Slam title after finishing as a finalist in Paris in 2022.

• Jessica Pegula and Jasmine Paolini: Both players, now at career-high rankings, enter the tournament as top seeds. They have each won clay-court titles on home soil this spring.

• Barbora Krejcikova: The 2021 champion returns after injury, having made her 2025 debut in Strasbourg.

• Jelena Ostapenko: The 2017 champion looks to recreate her past success in Paris.

• Madison Keys: The Australian Open champion is the only player with a chance for the Calendar Grand Slam this year.

• Zheng Qinwen: The most recent singles title winner at Roland Garros, Zheng was the Olympic gold medalist last summer and defeated Swiatek during the event.

As the tournament unfolds, keep an eye on these compelling narratives and the fierce competition on the clay courts of Roland Garros. For comprehensive coverage, analysis, and match highlights, visit Tennis.com. 🎾