French Open 2025: Day 13 order of play and how to watch today on TV
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz resumes his quest for a second French Open title with a semi-final clash against Lorenzo Musetti - Getty Images/Ian MacNicol
It's men's semi-finals day at the French Open, with two blockbuster match-ups in store.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti, who is aiming to reach his first major final. The Spaniard has hardly put a foot wrong at Roland Garros by defeating Fabian Marozsan, Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul en route to the semi-finals.
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Meanwhile, Mussetti has made a bright start to the season. He entered the French Open after a runner-up finish in Monte-Carlo and semi-finals run in Madrid and Rome.
Later on Court Philippe Chatrier, there is a huge clash between Novak Djokovic and world No 1 Jannik Sinner. Djokovic is coming off an impressive victory over Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals while Sinner has been in impressive form having won the last two majors – the US Open and Australian Open.
The head-to-head between Sinner and Djokovic is locked at 4-4. While, the world No 1 has strength and versatility on his side, Djokovic brings years of experience at major tournaments. Considering his experience and ability to play under pressure, the Serb might sneak through to the final.
Elsewhere, two Britons are in action on day 13. Joe Sailsbury and Neal Skupdksi face Christian Harrison and Evan King in the last four of the men's doubles.
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Day 13 order of play
Court Philippe Chatrier
Men's quarter-finals (Play begins at 1:30pm BST)
(8) Lorenzo Musetti (Ita) v (2) Carlos Alcaraz (Spa), (1) Jannik Sinner (Ita) v (6) Novak Djokovic (Ser)
Play not before 7pm BST
(1) Jannik Sinner (Ita) v (6) Novak Djokovic (Ser)
Suzanne Lenglen
Men's doubles semi-finals (Play not before 12pm BST)
(8) Joe Salisbury (Gbr) & Neal Skupski (Gbr) v (9) Christian Harrison (USA) & Evan King (USA)
Simonne Mathieu
Women's doubles semi-finals (Play not before 1pm BST)
Anna Danilina (Kaz) & Aleksandra Krunic (Ser) v Ulrikke Eikeri (Nor) & Eri Hozumi (Jpn), (4) Mirra Andreeva (Rus) & Diana Shnaider (Rus) v (2) Sara Errani (Ita) & Jasmine Paolini (Ita)
Britons in action
Men's Doubles Semi-Final:
(8) Joe Salisbury (Gbr) & Neal Skupski (Gbr) v (9) Christian Harrison (USA) & Evan King (USA)
How to watch the French Open on TV and streaming in the UK
TNT Sports replaces Eurosport as the UK broadcaster for the French Open. The new broadcaster offers every match available to stream on the discovery+ online service.
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Match and studio analysts include Mats Wilander, Alex Corretja, Tim Henman, Boris Becker, John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Chris Evert and Caroline Wozniacki. Laura Robson and Craig Doyle are presenting from an on-site studio across the two-week tournament.
What happened on day 12
Iga Swiatek's reign as the queen of clay was ended by Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals of the French Open.
The irresistible force beat the immovable object as runaway world number one Sabalenka inflicted the four-time champion's first defeat at the tournament in four years.
In the first meeting between the WTA's two most dominant players at a grand slam since the 2022 US Open, Swiatek's run of 26 consecutive victories at the Paris grand slam was halted in a 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 defeat.
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A three-time grand slam champion on hard courts, Sabalenka finally made her first final on the red dirt of Roland Garros.
Meanwhile, Coco Gauff ended French wildcard Lois Boisson's fairytale in the second semi-final 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the French Open final for the second time.
Gauff, a runner-up to Swiatek in 2022 will bid for her second major title, having first triumphed at the 2023 US Open – where she beat Salbenka in three set.
It will be the first title match in Paris between the No 1 and 2 women since 2013 and just the second in the past 30 years.
When does the French Open finish?
The tournament started on Sunday, May 25 and concludes on June 8.
When do the French Open finals take place?
The women's final will be played on Saturday June 7. Either top ranked Arnya Sablenka and world No 2 Coco Gauff will capture their first Roland Garros singles tiles. The winner will break the three-year stranglehold on the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen by Iga Swiatek, who fell to Sabalenka in the semi-finals.
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The men's final takes place on the following day.
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How to watch the French Open on TV in the US
In the United States, the French Open will also be shown on TNT Sports.
The likes of Venus Williams, Andre Agassi, Lindsay Davenport, Sloane Stephens, Chris Eubanks and Darren Cahill will provide analysis for US viewers.
What is the French Open
prize money ?
The total prize money for this year's tournament comes to £47.4 million, up 5.21 per cent on last year.
Which British players are involved?
Seven British players gained direct entry into the main draw: Jack Draper, Katie Boulter, Emma Raducanu, Sonay Kartal, Jacob Fearnley, Cameron Norrie and Jodie Burrage. Draper and Norrie went the furthest, losing in the fourth round.
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Billy Harris, Jan Choinski, Harriet Dart and Heather Watson lost in the first round of qualifying while Dan Evans lost in the second round.
Who are the defending champions?
Last year, Carlos Alcaraz claimed his third major title when he stormed back from two sets to one down to beat Alexander Zverev in five sets.
Iga Swiatek claimed her fourth French Open title when she overcame Jasmine Paolini in straight sets, dropping just three games.
The French Open trophies
The men play for the Coupe des Mousquetaires (Musketeers' Cup), named in honour of the four Musketeers of French tennis: Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet and René Lacoste.
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The women play for the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup, named after the woman who won the title six times.
The Musketeers' Cup (left) and the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup - Getty Images/Mustafa Yalcin
Latest odds
To win the men's title
Carlos Alcaraz 19/20
Jannik Sinner 6/4
Novak Djokovic 11/1
Lorenzo Musetti 28/1
To win the women's title
Aryna Sabalenka 1/2
Coco Gauff 8/5
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