2025 French Open Dates: Essential Information 🎾
The 2025 French Open at Roland Garros promises to be the pinnacle of the clay-court season. With intense competition on the horizon, top players from the Hologic WTA Tour are ready to compete for the coveted Coupe Suzanne Lenglen. Most importantly, Iga Swiatek is preparing to defend her title, while World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka seeks her first major win on clay at the French Open.
Overview of the 2025 French Open Dates
The 129th French Open will feature a women’s prize pool of €26,571,500. Winners in both singles and doubles will earn 2,000 ranking points, significantly impacting their standings and the Race to the WTA Finals. The tournament kicks off on Sunday, May 25, and will conclude on Sunday, June 8, spanning 15 action-packed days.
Key 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: Monday, May 19 – Friday, May 23
- Time Zone: Central European Summer Time (BST +1, EST +6)
- Tournament Ball: Wilson Roland Garros
Draw Sizes and Structure
- Singles: 128 players (16 qualifiers, 8 wild cards)
- Doubles: 64 teams (7 wild-card teams)
- Mixed Doubles: 32 teams (8 wild-card teams)
Roland Garros Prize Money Breakdown
- 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: Iga Swiatek Title Defense
Iga Swiatek is back to defend her title, having dominated at Roland Garros with three consecutive singles victories. However, she arrives in Paris with her lowest ranking since early 2022. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka leads the tour with 34 main-draw victories but has yet to reach the final at Roland Garros.
More Players to Watch
- Coco Gauff: Recently reclaimed her career-high ranking of No. 2, thanks to strong performances in Madrid and Rome.
- Jessica Pegula and Jasmine Paolini: Both players have achieved career-high rankings and secured clay-court titles in Charleston and Rome, respectively.
- Barbora Krejcikova: The 2021 French Open champion returns after a lengthy injury hiatus and made her 2025 debut in Strasbourg.
- Madison Keys: As the Australian Open champion, she’s the only player with a shot at the 2025 Calendar Grand Slam.
- Zheng Qinwen: The World No. 8 and Olympic gold medalist recently defeated Swiatek at Roland Garros, marking Swiatek’s first loss at the venue since 2021.
Must-See Topics: Aryna Sabalenka Clay Court Quest
- Clay-Court Power Rankings: Discover the top 15 WTA performers heading into Roland Garros.
- Rankings Watch: Gauff’s rise to No. 2 and Swiatek’s drop to No. 5.
- 2025 Wimbledon Entries: Sabalenka and Gauff aim for their first SW19 crown.
This year’s French Open promises an exhilarating display of top-tier tennis, with captivating storylines and high stakes for the world’s elite players. For more detailed information about the tournament, visit the official Roland Garros website. Additionally, the ATP Tour offers insights into the broader landscape of professional tennis. 🏆
