The 2024 Roland Garros will get international coverage, with the tournament recently announcing the list of major broadcasters.
The second Grand Slam of the season will be played in Paris and exclusively on clay from May 26th to June 9th. The tournament will be televised in more than 150 countries worldwide.
Some pundits expect the men's tournament to be the most open for years, given the lack of clarity on the main favorites. However, in the women's tournament, defending champion Iga Swiatek will be the woman to beat.
On that note, let us break down all the relevant information regarding the 2024 French Open, including the tournament schedule, entry list, prize money, and list of broadcasters.
When Does The 2024 Roland Garos Start?
The Roland Garros qualifying tournament will begin on Monday, May 20th, and run through Friday, May 24th. A total of 16 men and women will navigate three rounds during the week to reach the main draw.
Official main draw play will begin on Sunday, May 26th, with first-round action and run until Sunday, June 9th, when the men's singles final will be held.
Who Is Playing The 2024 Roland Garos?
As the draw ceremony is fast approaching, significant withdrawals could occur in the men's entry list. 14-time record champion Rafael Nadal has not revealed his decision on whether to play.
Second seed Jannik Sinner recently returned to practice after recovering from a hip injury. Third-seed and tournament favorite Carlos Alcaraz has also hit the practice courts in Spain ahead of his long-anticipated comeback.
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic seeks additional court time in Geneva before traveling to Paris. He is the defending champion and the tournament's top seed. Djokovic could win a fourth career Grand Slam.
The women's entry list will be at full strength, with World No. 5 Jessica Pegula the likeliest to miss out on the WTA's elite group. Iga Swiatek will pursue a rare Triple Crown and her fourth Roland Garros. Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will battle for the No. 2 ranking.
Elena Rybakina missed her title defense in Rome. She is the only woman to have beaten the Pole in the clay swing this season. Rybakina is expected to overcome fatigue and play in Paris.
What Is The Prize Money For The 2024 Roland Garros?
The total prize money for the 2024 edition is a whopping €53.5 million, to be distributed equally across both tours. This represents a 7.8% increase from last year's package and is officially the largest prize money amount in Roland Garros history.
The men's and women's singles champions will each earn €2.4 million in prize money and receive 2000 points. The runner-ups will be awarded €1.2 million and 1300 points each.
Where To Watch The 2024 Roland Garros?
Below is the list of the major broadcast partners for the 2024 Roland Garros tournament.
Africa: Supersport and Canal+. Streaming service available on the Dstv App.
Australia: Channel 9, 9Now App
Canada: TSN Network, RDS
China: CMG, IQIYI
Czech Republic: Eurosport
Denmark: Eurosport
France: France Televisions, Prime Video
Germany: Coverage available on Eurosport
Italy: Eurosport
India & Subcontinent: Sony LIV
Japan: WOWOW
Mexico: ESPN
MENA Region: BeIN Sports
Poland: Eurosport
Spain: Eurosport
UK: Eurosport, Discovery+ Standard
USA: NBC & Tennis Channel
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