French Open 2025: Men's draw, schedule, players, prize money breakdown and more

The top stars of the ATP Tour have gathered in Paris for the 2025 French Open, the second Grand Slam of the season, set to run from May 25 to June 8. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner headlines the draw as the top seed. The Italian will be aiming to capture his maiden Roland Garros title and the fourth Grand Slam trophy of his career.

Second seed Carlos Alcaraz will be eager to defend his Roland Garros crown and extend his dominant claycourt form, having already clinched titles at the Monte-Carlo Masters and Italian Open this season. The likes of Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, Jack Draper, and Taylor Fritz will also be hunting for glory.

With the tournament just three days away, players are making their final preparations to ensure they hit peak form on the iconic Parisian clay. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 French Open:

What is the French Open?

The French Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments held annually across both the ATP and WTA tours. It is the second Major of the year and the only one contested on clay courts. The tournament dates back to 1891 for men and 1897 for women.

Originally restricted to members of French tennis clubs, it opened its doors to international competitors in 1925, evolving into the two-week global spectacle it is today. Rafael Nadal holds the record for the most titles here with 14. He is followed by Bjorn Borg with six titles. Mats Wilander, Ivan Lendl, Gustavo Kuerten, and Novak Djokovic each have three.

Venue

The French Open will take place at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. This iconic venue has hosted the tournament since 1928.

It features several major stadiums, including Court Philippe-Chatrier, the main court with a seating capacity of 15,000 and a retractable roof, Court Suzanne-Lenglen with 10,000 seats, and Court Simonne-Mathieu, a 5,000-seat stadium uniquely set within a botanical garden.

Draw and players

Last year's French Open finalist Alexander Zverev | Image Source: Getty

All seeded players have received a first-round bye at the 2025 French Open. Top seed Jannik Sinner and fifth seed Jack Draper headline the first quarter of the draw. They’re joined by Hubert Hurkacz, Andrey Rublev, Arthur Fils, and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, among others. Sinner will be looking for his second consecutive Slam win of the year, having emerged victorious at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic leads the second quarter as the sixth seed, alongside third seed Alexander Zverev. This stacked section also includes Daniil Medvedev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Grigor Dimitrov, Denis Shapovalov, Stan Wawrinka, and several other big names.

The third quarter is led by fourth seed Taylor Fritz and eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti. Joining them are Frances Tiafoe, Holger Rune, Brandon Nakashima, Sebastian Korda, Reilly Opelka, and others.

The fourth and final quarter features the second seed and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, along with the fifth seed Casper Ruud. This section also includes Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Kei Nishikori, and Karen Khachanov.

Prize money and ranking points

The total prize money for the 2025 French Open hits a record $61,125,312, with the singles champion taking home $2,901,024 and 2000 ranking points. Meanwhile, the runner-up will pocket $1,450,512 and 1,300 ranking points.

Here’s the full prize money and points breakdown:

Round	Ranking Points (Singles)	Prize Money (Singles)
Champion	2000	$2,901,024
Runner-up	1300	$1,450,512
Semifinalist	780	$784,983
Quarterfinalist	430	$500,569
Round of 16	240	$301,479
Round of 32	130	$191,126
Round of 64	70	$133,106
Round of 128	10	$88,737

French Open 2025: Where to watch

Fans can follow all the action at Roland Garros on these channels and websites:

USA - TNT, HBO Max, TruTV

Canada - RDS, TSN

Europe (except France) - Eurosport

France - France TV, Amazon Prime Video

Austria - Servus TV

Belgium - RTBF

Switzerland - SRG SSR

Latin America - ESPN

Brazil - ESPN

North Africa and the Middle East - beIN Sports

Sub-Saharan Africa - Supersport, Canal+

Asia - beIN Sports

China - CMG

Taiwan - ELTA TV

Vietnam - VTV Cab

Japan - WOWOW

India - Sony Sports

South Korea - CJ Media

Australia - Stan Sport, Channel Nine

New Zealand - Sky Go.

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