Everything you need to know about the 2026 French Open.
French Open dates
The French Open will take place May 24-June 7 at Roland Garros in Paris, France. Qualifying is May 18-22.
French Open singles schedule
Monday, May 18: Qualifying
Tuesday, May 19: Qualifying
Wednesday, May 20: Qualifying
Thursday, May 21: Qualifying
Friday, May 22: Qualifying
Sunday, May 24: First round
Monday, May 25: First round
Tuesday, May 26: First round
Wednesday, May 27: Second round
Thursday, May 28: Second round
Friday, May 29: Third round
Saturday, May 30: Third round
Sunday, May 31: Fourth round
Monday, June 1: Fourth round
Tuesday, June 2: Quarterfinals
Wednesday, June 3: Quarterfinals
Thursday, June 4: Women’s semifinals
Friday, June 5: Men’s semifinals
Saturday, June 6: Women’s final
Sunday, June 7: Men’s final
French Open draw
The French Open draw ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 21 at 2:00 pm local time (8:00 am ET).
What is the prize money and ranking points distribution for the French Open?
The total prize money across all competitions is 61,723,000 Euros — up from 56,352,000 Euros in 2025.
Singles
Winner: 2,800,000 Euros / 2000 points
Runner-up: 1,400,000 Euros / 1000 points
Semifinals: 750,000 Euros / 800 points
Quarterfinals: 470,000 Euros / 400 points
Fourth round: 285,000 Euros / 200 points
Third round: 187,000 Euros / 100 points
Second round: 130,000 Euros / 50 points
First round: 87,000 Euros / 10 points
Doubles (per team)
Winner: 600,000 Euros
Runner-up: 300,000 Euros
Semifinals: 150,000 Euros
Quarterfinals: 80,000 Euros
Third round: 44,000 Euros
Second round: 27,000 Euros
First round: 17,500 Euros
Who are the top seeds at the French Open?
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are the top seeds.
Who are the defending champions of the French Open?
Coco Gauff is the defending women’s champion. Carlos Alcaraz would have been the defending champion on the men’s side but is sidelined by an injury.
Is Carlos Alcaraz playing the French Open?
No. Alcaraz remains out with a wrist issue that began at the Barcelona Open.
Is Novak Djokovic playing the French Open?
Yes. Djokovic, who has played just one match on the clay-court swing, is on the Roland Garros entry list.
Who has wild cards for the French Open?
Men: Stan Wawrinka, Gael Monfils, Moise Kouame, Arthur Gea, Hugo Gaston, Titouan Droguet, Nishesh Basavareddy, and Adam Walton.
Women: Clara Burel, Ksenia Efremova, Fiona Ferro, Leolia Jeanjean, Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomango Rajaonah, Alice Tubello, and Emerson Jones.
Who are some of the top players and seeds on the French Open entry list?
ATP
Jannik Sinner
Alexander Zverev
Novak Djokovic
Casper Ruud
Arthur Fils
Rafael Jodar
Joao Fonseca
Daniil Medvedev
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Ben Shelton
WTA
Aryna Sabalenka
Coco Gauff
Jessica Pegula
Iga Swiatek
Mirra Andreeva
Amanda Anisimova
Naomi Osaka
Elina Svitolina
Emma Raducanu
Madison Keys
What are the French Open odds to win?
Men
Jannik Sinner -310
Alexander Zverev +1000
Novak Djokovic +1600
Casper Ruud +2000
Rafael Jodar +2000
Arthur Fils +2200
Joao Fonseca +3500
Jakub Mensik +4000
Women
Aryna Sabalenka +275
Iga Swiatek +320
Elena Rybakina +400
Coco Gauff +800
Amanda Anisimova +850
Mirra Andreeva +1200
Victoria Mboko +1800
Madison Keys +1800