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With just days to go until the start of the 2022 French Open, fans are waiting with bated breath to find out who will reign supreme in Paris. As the excitement builds up for the second Slam of the year, here are all the essential details you need to know ahead of the tournament:
What is the French Open?
The French Open is the second of four annual tennis Majors and the only one to be held on clay. Founded in 1891, it is currently hosted by Stade Roland Garros, named after renowned French aviator Roland Garros.
It is presently the only tennis Slam held over 15 days, with all other Slams being held over 14 days (Wimbledon shifts from 13 to 14 days this year).
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When is French Open 2022?
The qualifying rounds are being held from May 16-20, while the draw will be announced on May 19. The main draw action kickstarts on May 22 and will continue until June 5.
Here's a detailed look at the schedule:
Men’s and women’s first round - May 22, 23 & 24
Men’s and women’s second round - May 25 & 26
Men’s and women’s third round - May 27 & 28
Men’s and women’s fourth round - May 29 & 30
Men’s and women’s quarter-finals - May 31 & June 1
Men’s and women’s semi-finals - June 2 & 3
Women's final - June 4
Men's final - June 5
Which channels will show French Open 2022 in USA?
Roland Garros will be broadcast in the USA on Tennis Channel, NBC Sports, Peacock TV, and Bally Sports.
Who are the defending champions?
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is the defending men's singles champion while second-ranked Barbora Krejcikova won the women's singles title last year.
Who are the players to watch out for?
Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz has established himself as a top contender to win the men's singles trophy at the 2022 French Open. He has beaten both Rafael Nadal and Djokovic in a scintillating season in which he has already collected a tour-leading four titles, including the Madrid and Miami Masters.
Djokovic, meanwhile, kickstarted his season with his maiden title of the year at the Rome Masters. 13-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal is another contender, but his fitness is a concern after he aggravated a foot injury in Rome.
The likes of Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud will be eager to topple the big names and make their mark.
On the women's side, the irrepressible World No. 1 Iga Swiatek remains the unanimous favorite to add a second Roland Garros title to her cabinet. With five titles and 28 wins on the trot, the Pole heads to Paris high on confidence.
Who was the last American to win the French Open?
Serena Williams remains the last American to claim the singles crown in Paris. The 40-year-old won the last of her three Roland Garros crowns in 2015, with her other victories coming in 2002 and 2013.
Williams is still recuperating from a hamstring injury that she sustained in the first round of Wimbledon in 2021 and won't take part in the claycourt Major this year.
On the men's side, eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi's win in 1999 was the last time an American man held aloft the Coupe des Mousquetaires.
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