French Open 2026: First Round Battles Previews

The French Open 2026 features several categories, including Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. In addition, the 2026 French Open, featuring mixed doubles, will start on May 27, 2026. Another major women’s doubles tournament will begin on May 26, 2026 (Tuesday). Tennis fans are eagerly waiting for the eye-catchers of the wheelchair and junior events. The French Open currently concentrates on a singles event in both men’s and women’s qualifying rounds. Let us talk specifically about the men’s and women’s singles competitions.

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Past Contenders Prepare for Opening-Round Action

Men’s Singles

Pablo Llamas Ruiz won with Nicolás Mejía in the qualifying round of the French Open 2026. Juan Carlos Prado Angelo earned a notable win over Mackenzie McDonald in the men’s singles tournament. Dalibor Svrcina secured a victory against Guy Den Ouden at the French Open 2026. Jan Choinski earned a win over Andres Andrade in the qualifying round of the French Open 2026. Henrique Rocha defeated Zsombor Piros in the qualifying round of the French Open 2026. Francesco Maestrelli claimed victory against Rio Noguchi at the French Open.

Elsewhere, Matej Dodig suffered a loss to Hugo Dellien in the qualifying rounds of the French Open 2026. Felix Gill claimed a victory against Alex Molcan, while Coleman Wong overcame Zdeněk Kolář. Francesco Maestrelli suffered a loss to Roberto Carballés Baena with a final score of 6-2, 3-6, 3-6. Jesper de Jong earned a victory against Liam Draxl at the French Open 2026.

Women’s Singles

Yue Yuan suffered a loss to Harriet Dart, while Mayar Sherif secured a win over Andrea Lazaro Garcia. Maja Chwalińska defeated Alice Rame in the qualifying round of the French Open 2026. Lanlana Tararudee suffered a loss against Despina Papamichail at the French Open.

Rebecca Šramková defeated Francisca Jorge. Polina Kudermetova claimed a win over Viktoriya Tomova, while María Lourdes Carlé overcame Maria Timofeeva. Lulu Sun claimed victory over Aoi Ito, while Aliaksandra Sasnovich overcame Océane Dodin in the Women’s Singles competition. Susan Bandecchi earned a victory against Dominika Salkova. Ashlyn Krueger defeated Luisina Giovannini.

Upcoming First Round Schedule: Dates and Venues

Men’s Singles

Ignacio Buse vs. Andrey Rublev

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Taylor Fritz vs Nishesh Basavareddy

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Pablo Carreño Busta vs Jiří Lehečka

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Benjamin Bonzi vs. Alexander Zverev

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs. Novak Djokovic

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Tomás Martín Etcheverry vs Nuno Borges

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Ugo Humbert vs Adrian Mannarino

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

James Duckworth vs Gabriel Diallo

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Karen Khachanov vs Arthur Gea

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Quentin Halys vs Mattia Bellucci

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Mariano Navone vs Jenson Brooksby

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Titouan Droguet vs Jakub Menšík

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT | 02:30 PM IST | 11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Thanasi Kokkinakis vs Terence Atmane

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rafael Jodar

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Rinky Hijikata vs Tommy Paul

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Women’s Singles

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Kimberly Birrell vs Jessica Pegula

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Victoria Mboko vs Nikola Bartunkova

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah vs Amanda Anisimova

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Coco Gauff vs Taylor Townsend

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Talia Gibson vs Yulia Putintseva

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Ann Li vs Zhang Shuai

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Akasha Urhobo vs Katie Boulter

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Anna Kalinskaya vs Lois Boisson

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Diana Shnaider vs Renata Zarazúa

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Camila Osorio vs Ekaterina Alexandrova

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Anhelina Kalinina vs Diane Parry

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Emma Navarro vs Janice Tjen

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Daria Kasatkina vs Zeynep Sönmez

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Simona Waltert vs Kateřina Siniaková

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Selected Match Previews

Men’s Singles

Benjamin Bonzi vs. Alexander Zverev

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Previous Games

Benjamin Bonzi is a French professional tennis player who won the French Open Boys’ doubles title. He has consistently performed at a high level in the tennis world.

By contrast, Alexander Zverev developed a strong foundation in tennis from a young age. He made his way in the tennis world because his parents were also tennis players. He is a German professional tennis player who turned pro in 2013. Zverev’s mental toughness and determination have enabled him to achieve many titles over the years.

The Pick: Alexander Zverev

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs. Novak Djokovic

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Previous Games

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard has shown moderate performances in his tennis career. He has recorded two consecutive wins and three losses in his last five matches. Mpetshi Perricard has delivered strong form on clay and hard courts, while his weakest form has been on grass.

Conversely, Novak Djokovic is one of the most successful players in tennis. Djokovic has recorded two consecutive victories and three losses in his last five matches.

The Pick: Novak Djokovic

Women’s Singles

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Previous Games

Aryna Sabalenka was fascinated by tennis from a young age because her father was an ice hockey player. She grew up with a professional tennis player and contributed to low-level professional events and junior tournaments. Over the years, she has shown consistent performances throughout her tennis career.

Jessica Bouzas Maneiro has consistently experienced a strong foundation in tennis throughout her childhood. Bouzas has shown stable performances recently and is younger than her opponent, Aryna Sabalenka, on the court.

The Pick: Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff vs Taylor Townsend

Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 05:00 AM ET | 02:00 AM PT|02:30 PM IST|11:00 AM CEST

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

Previous Games

Coco Gauff has registered four consecutive wins and one loss in her recent form. She has posted four straight wins and one loss on clay. However, her recent grass surfaces showed a slight decline in performance. Gauff has achieved multiple major titles throughout her tennis career.

In contrast, Taylor Townsend has recorded four consecutive victories and one loss on all surfaces. She has registered four straight wins and one loss in her recent form. Townsend has delivered slightly inconsistent performances this year.

The Pick: Coco Gauff

Final Thoughts

Roland-Garros will feature a first-round clash between the top players in a head-to-head record. Players who contribute to performing well have the potential to make an entry in the second round. The tournament started with the qualifying rounds in both men’s and women’s singles competitions. This year, will the trophy go to a former champion or an emerging newcomer?