The second of tennis' Grand Slam events gets underway on May 25 with the start of the French Open. The clay-court tournament is one where a slower surface speed puts an emphasis on the ability to win extended rallies and play off the baseline rather than relying on a dominant serve.

In less than 24 hours, the 2025 French Open will officially kick off. Despite the absence of 14-time champion Rafael Nadal, who retired prior to this season, the tournament still features plenty of captivating storylines.

French Open is upon us, and tennis’ top stars descend on Paris to compete for the second tennis Grand Slam of the calendar year at Roland Garros. Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are the current defending champions in the men’s and women’s singles draws,