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Djokovic to play Saturday night at Roland Garros as Champions League final kicks off

Roland Garros organizers have prioritized the tennis schedule, deploying extra security across Paris to manage divided crowds

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 France's Corentin Moutet in action during his second round match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her third round match against Romania's Jaqueline Cristian REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his second round match against France's Corentin Moutet REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his second round match against France's Corentin Moutet REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Overview

  • Novak Djokovic’s third-round match against Filip Misolic is set for 8:15 p.m. local time on Saturday, beginning 45 minutes before PSG’s Champions League final kickoff.
  • Djokovic had expressed a preference to avoid the night session so he could watch Paris Saint-Germain but his schedule remained unchanged.
  • Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo stated that the football final will not disrupt French Open operations or fan experience.
  • Organizers have arranged for about 5,400 police officers, safety teams and an extra metro line to handle fans attending both events across Paris.
  • Several top players, including Arthur Fils, also requested afternoon match times to follow the Champions League final but the Roland Garros timetable held firm.