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French Open 2026 Dates, Draw and U.S. Coverage Set

Carlos Alcaraz is out, elevating Jannik Sinner's bid for a career Grand Slam.

Overview

  • Roland Garros will stage the tournament May 24 to June 7 in Paris, with the draw streaming on YouTube at 8 a.m. ET on May 21.
  • Defending men's champion Carlos Alcaraz will miss the event with a lingering wrist injury after also withdrawing from Wimbledon.
  • World No. 1 Jannik Sinner enters on a 29-match win streak after five Masters 1000 titles this season, and a title in Paris would complete his career Grand Slam.
  • U.S. coverage will air on TNT and truTV, with every match available to stream in full on HBO Max.
  • Prize money for the main draw is up 10.1%, with $3.2 million to each singles champion and $1.6 million to each runner-up.