Roland-Garros 2026 schedule announced for May 24

Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic are set to feature on the opening day of the 2026 Roland-Garros tournament on May 24. The Grand Slam event will commence with the first round of main draw matches, marking the start of the two-week competition at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris. Both players, ranked among the top seeds, are expected to begin their campaigns against lower-ranked opponents in the initial phase of the tournament. The 2026 edition will follow the standard format of the French Open, with the men's and women's singles draws opening simultaneously on the first day. The tournament's schedule has been structured to ensure high-profile matchups are spread across the early rounds, with the top seeds receiving byes in the first round. Roland-Garros 2026 will run from May 24 to June 7, covering all three main draws—men's singles, women's singles, and doubles. Organizers have confirmed that the clay court conditions will remain unchanged, maintaining the tournament's traditional surface ahead of the grass court season. Ticket sales for the event are set to open later this year, with further details to be announced in due course. The announcement of the schedule follows the recent unveiling of the qualifying draw, which concluded on May 21.