French Open 2025: First round draw, how to watch on TV, prize money
Emma Raducanu could face four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek in the second round after the draw was made for the clay-court grand slam.
The British No 2, who is enjoying her best run of results on clay, will face China's Wang Xinyu before a possible clash with Swiatek, who needs to come through Slovakia's Rebecca Šramková in the opening round.
Elsewhere for the Brits in women's draw, Katie Boulter will start against a qualifier, Sonay Kartal takes on Erika Andreeva and Jodie Burrage faces Danielle Collins of the United States.
In the men's draw, Jack Draper was drawn in the same quarter as top seed and Jannik Sinner but faces a tricky path to reach the world No 1 with the likes of Gael Monfils, Joao Fonseca and Alex de Minaur standing in his way.
Cameron Norrie gets the daunting task of facing Daniil Medvedev while Jacob Fearnley takes on 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka.
The tournament starts on Sunday and concludes with the men's final on June 8.
The women's final will be played on June 7 and the men's final takes place on the following day.
You can buy tickets for the French Open here.
TNT Sports replaces Eurosport as the broadcaster for the French Open.
There will be comprehensive multi-platform live coverage with every match available to stream live on discovery+. Fans will have the option to watch every court, plus live timeline markers will enable a seamless transition between key moments to re-live the action.
A star-studded lineup of match and studio analysts has been assembled, including: Mats Wilander, Alex Corretja, Tim Henman, Boris Becker, John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Chris Evert and Caroline Wozniacki.
Laura Robson and Craig Doyle will present from an on-site studio across the two-week tournament.
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.
The total prize money for this year's tournament comes to £47.4 million, up 5.21 per cent on last year.
Seven British players have direct entry into the main draw: Jack Draper, Katie Boulter, Emma Raducanu, Sonay Kartal, Jacob Fearnley, Jodie Burrage and Cameron Norrie.
Francesca Jones is one qualifying wins away from reaching the main draw.
Billy Harris, Jan Choinski, Harriet Dart and Heather Watson lost in the first round of qualifying while Dan Evans lost in the second round.
Carlos Alcaraz claimed his 3rd 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 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.
The women play for the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup, named after the woman who won the title six times.
To win the men's title
Carlos Alcaraz 6/4
Jannik Sinner 2/1
Alexander Zverev 14/1
Novak Djokovic 16/1
To win the women's title
Aryna Sabalenka 5/2
Iga Swiatek 11/4
Coco Gauff 7/1
Mirra Andreeva 8/1
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