Catch up on the French Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about what happened at the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the upcoming schedule is, how to watch, what the betting odds are and more:
Quick Read
- French Open 2024: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds, and more you should know
- Thursday’s Matches: Defending champion Novak Djokovic faces Roberto Carballes Baena. Alexander Zverev plays David Goffin. Other notable matches include Aryna Sabalenka, Marketa Vondrousova, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud, Madison Keys, and Grigor Dimitrov.
- Wednesday’s Highlights: Heavy rain limited play to covered courts. No. 1 Iga Swiatek beat Naomi Osaka in a tight match. Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner, and Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced. Stan Wawrinka was defeated by Pavel Kotov.
- How to Watch: In the U.S., matches are broadcast on Tennis Channel, NBC, and Peacock.
- Betting Odds: Djokovic is a -5000 favorite against Carballes Baena (+1200). Alcaraz is favored to win the men’s title at +225, and Swiatek is favored for the women’s title at -175.
- Upcoming Schedule:
- Thursday: Second Round (Women and Men)
- Friday-Saturday: Third Round (Women and Men)
- June 2-3: Fourth Round (Women and Men)
- June 4-5: Quarterfinals (Women and Men)
- June 6: Women’s Semifinals
- June 7: Men’s Semifinals
- June 8: Women’s Final
- June 9: Men’s Final
- Key Reads:
- Iga Swiatek saves match point to beat Naomi Osaka.
- Analysis on Rafael Nadal’s uncertain future.
- Djokovic begins his quest for a 25th major title.
- 2023 champion Djokovic enters with low expectations but high hopes.
- Chris Evert on Iga Swiatek potentially breaking her record of 7 French Open titles.
- Rafael Nadal and others contemplating retirement.
- Alizé Cornet retires after French Open loss to Zheng Qinwen.
- Stats to Know:
- 55 matches postponed due to rain on Wednesday.
- Iga Swiatek’s 16-match winning streak at Roland Garros.
- Notable Quotes:
- Naomi Osaka on her performance: “I feel like I’m playing better because there were specific things I worked on to get better. I also feel like it’s tough, because obviously the results aren’t resulting right now.”
- Iga Swiatek addressing the crowd: “I have a huge respect for you guys, and I know that all you want is to support us. But sometimes under a lot of pressure, when you scream something during rallies, it’s really hard to focus.”
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Catch up on the French Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about what happened at the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the upcoming schedule is, how to watch, what the betting odds are and more:
Who is Playing on Thursday?
Defending champion Novak Djokovic will face 63rd-ranked Roberto Carballes Baena in the third match at Court Philippe Chatrier, so it could start at about 4 p.m. (1400 GMT; 10 a.m. EDT). Three days after defeating Rafael Nadal in the first round at Roland Garros, Alexander Zverev will play David Goffin on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Major champions in second-round action include Aryna Sabalenka, Marketa Vondrousova and Daniil Medvedev. Two-time French Open runner-up Casper Ruud, 2017 U.S. Open finalist Madison Keys and Grigor Dimitrov are among the other players on the schedule.
What Happened on Wednesday?
Heavy rain arrived after about 40 minutes of play, wiping out action on all of the outside courts and only allowing competition on the two stadiums with retractable roofs, Chatrier and Lenglen. Current No. 1 Iga Swiatek prevailed in a high-intensity match against former No. 1 Naomi Osaka by a 7-6 (1), 1-6, 7-5 score. Carlos Alcaraz defeated qualifier Jesper De Jong 6-2, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 to reach the third round, and Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas also moved on. In the day’s final match, which ended after 12:30 a.m. local time, 2015 French Open champion Stan Wawrinka was eliminated by 7-6 (5), 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (5) by 56th-ranked Pavel Kotov of Russia. Kotov next faces No. 2 seed Sinner, who won the Australian Open in January.
How to Watch the French Open on TV
— In the U.S.: Tennis Channel, NBC, Peacock.
— Other countries are listed here.Betting Guide
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Djokovic rose to a -5000 money-line favorite against Carballes Baena, who is listed at +1200 for their third-round match. Alcaraz remains the favorite for the men’s trophy at +225 after moving into the third round. Swiatek continues to be the favorite for the women’s trophy at -175 after getting past Osaka.
The Schedule
— Thursday: Second Round (Women and Men)
— Friday-Saturday: Third Round (Women and Men)
— June 2-3: Fourth Round (Women and Men)
— June 4-5: Quarterfinals (Women and Men)
— June 6: Women’s Semifinals
— June 7: Men’s Semifinals
— June 8: Women’s Final
— June 9: Men’s FinalGet Caught Up
Stats to Know
55 — Number of matches, singles and doubles, postponed on Wednesday because of rain.
16 — Iga Swiatek’s Roland Garros winning streak.
Words to Know
“I feel like I’m playing better because there were specific things I worked on to get better. I also feel like it’s tough, because obviously the results aren’t resulting right now.” — Naomi Osaka.
“I have a huge respect for you guys, and I know that all you want is to support us. But sometimes under a lot of pressure, when you scream something during rallies, it’s really hard to focus.” — Iga Swiatek, admonishing the crowd for making noise before a point was finished.
What to read about the French Open:
— Iga Swiatek saves a match point and comes back to beat Naomi Osaka at the French Open
— Analysis: No one knows what comes for Rafael Nadal — not even Nadal
— Novak Djokovic opens his bid for a 25th major title with a straight-set win
— 2023 champ Novak Djokovic enters Roland Garros with “low expectations and high hopes”
— Chris Evert thinks Iga Swiatek could break her record of 7 French Open women’s titles
— Rafael Nadal is not the only French Open player thinking about retirement
— Alizé Cornet retires from tennis after French Open loss to Zheng Qinwen in the first round
