French Open 2024: Schedule, Draw, Prize Money, Broadcast Channels & Prediction
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French Open 2024: Schedule, Draw, Prize Money, Broadcast Channels & Prediction. Missed the popcorn-worthy action in lawn tennis? As Genz might say, ‘long time no see’ that is how all of us tennis fans feel when we talk about the French Open 2024. The time gap between the Australian Open 2024 and Roland Gaross 2024  fuels the anticipation among the audience, making it a major tournament to look forward to. We can expect this year’s French Open to send shivers down the spine with some unexpected actions on the court. 

Here’s all you need to know about the French Open 2024:

Roland Garros Dates and Venue 2024

Dates: From 20th May the French Open 2024 begins and it ends on 9th June.

Venue: This prestigious event unfolds at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France.

Top-Seeded Players

The ranked players in men’s singles whom we can expect this year in Roland Garros are –

  • Novak Djokovic who ranks #1
  • Janik Sinner #2
  • Carlos Alcaraz #3
  • Daniil Medvedev #4
  • Alexander Zverev #5

However, we are hearing whispers about the dark horse, Nadal, returning to the court in Roland Garros 2024.

The top-ranked players in Women’s Singles who will showcase their styles in the Slam are – 

  • #1 in the world, Iga Swiatek
  • Aryna Sabalenka is #2 in the world
  • Coco Gauff #3
  • Elina Rybankina #4
  • Jessica Pegula #5

Roland Garros 2024 Schedule and Draw

The French Open 2024 tournament schedule has been set in a way that every round delivers an action-packed experience leading to the much-anticipated finals. The draw ceremony determines the face-offs between the players, leading to unique duels, show-off of skills, and unmatched battles. 

The confirmation of the French Open draw is pending and not out yet. However, by Thursday, May 23, the draw will be out. Stay tuned, as we will update the draw here on Sportganga soon.

French Open2024 Schedule

DateDayRound
May 20 – May 24Monday – FridayQualifying
May 25SundayMen’s and women’s singles first round
May 26MondayMen’s and women’s singles first round
May 27TuesdayMen’s and women’s singles first round
May 28WednesdayMen’s and women’s singles second round
May 29ThursdayMen’s and women’s singles second round
May 30FridayMen’s and women’s singles third round 
June 1 Saturday Men’s and women’s singles third round
June 2Sunday Men’s and women’s singles fourth round
June 3MondayMen’s and women’s singles fourth round
June 4TuesdayMen’s and women’s singles Quarter Finals
June 5WednesdayMen’s and women’s singles Quarter Finals
June 7FridayMen’s singles semi finals
June 8SaturdayWomen’s singles final, men’s doubles final
June 9SundayMen’s singles final, women’s doubles final

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Prize Pool and Prize Money Divisions

The French Open 2024 prize money has not been disclosed yet. However, let us see the prize money for 2023 Roland Garros and how it was divided – 

49.3 billion was confirmed as the prize money for the 2023 Slam.

Prize Money for Singles & Doubles events

RoundsSingles (In $)Singles (In Rs)
WINNER17,11,656 $₹140,964,899.90
RUNNERS-UP9,09,092 $₹7,48,72,362.57
SEMIFINALISTS4,54,533.25 $₹37,443,801.54
QUARTERFINALISTS3,02,665.67 $₹2,49,32,300
4TH ROUND2,02,161 $₹1,66,51,116.33
3RD ROUND1,34,777.79 $₹1,10,99,592
2ND ROUND89,851.86 $₹73,99,728
1ST ROUND64,181.10 $₹52,85,974.65
QUALIFYING ROUND 327,276.97 $₹22,46,524.50
QUALIFYING ROUND 217,114.96 $₹14,09,584
QUALIFYING ROUND 110,694.30 $₹8,80,643.52

Prize money for Mixed Doubles

RoundsMixed Doubles (In Rs)Mixed Doubles (In $)
WINNER₹1,05,60,174.841,28,194.80 $
RUNNERS-UP₹53,24,186.3664,634.63 $
SEMIFINALISTS₹26,40,08532,054.70 $
QUARTERFINALISTS₹14,97,03718,164.33 $
4TH ROUND₹8,36,516.2810,152.70$
3RD ROUND₹4,18,839.915,081.79 $
2ND ROUND
1ST ROUND
QUALIFYING ROUND 3
QUALIFYING ROUND 2
QUALIFYING ROUND 1

Last French Open 2023 Winners

The winner of the 2023 Roland Garros Men’s Singles is Novak Djokovic, who secured his 23rd Grand Slam Title in men’s singles. Iga Swiatek won her 4th Grand Slam in women’s singles. Austin Krajicek and Ivan Dodig showed unprecedented strength as a duo and won their first Grand Slam title in men’s doubles. Wang Xinyu and Hsieh Su- Wei won the women’s doubles title last year. Miyu Kato from Japan and Tim Pütz from Germany won their first mixed doubles title.

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Prediction for French Open 2024

As the French Open 2024 approaches, it raises the anticipation level of all tennis enthusiasts around the globe. Who might win? As we saw in a few tournaments lately, Djokovic or Sinner has a high chance of bagging the French Open Men’s Singles 2024 Title. We hope to see Iga Swiatek and Sabalenka in the finals of French Open Women’s Singles 2024. Both of them possess the power to turn the game around and win the title. 

Will Nadal Play In the French Open 2024?

Rafael Nadal is known as the “King of Clay” after winning a record 14 Roland Garros titles. He has battled injuries for more than a year since January 2023. Rafael Nadal has been consistently trying to get back into his game but as stated, his “body just won’t allow him”. 

Nadal has said that this could be his final season tour in 2024 and has hinted that he would like to return to the tour for the clay season with the French Open on the horizon.

Broadcast Channels to Watch the French Open 2024

CountryChannel Name/ OTT/Website
North Africa & Middle EastbeIN Sports
Europe (All territories)Eurosport
IndiaSony Ten
Asia (All Territories)beIN Sports