When is the 2022 French Open? Where is it, how can I watch it and who will Novak Djokovic be playing?
- French Tennis Federation will increase Roland Garros prize purse to US$46 million compared to the pre-pandemic edition in 2019
- Thanks to a relaxed stance on Covid-19 vaccines this year’s event is attracting big names, including Novak Djokovic
The French Open qualifiers being on Monday with the grand slam itself starting on May 22 and all indicators point to a dramatic tournament, with some big names meeting a raft of new and exciting talent.
Taking place over two weeks at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, the men’s and women’s champions will each walk away with a €2.2 million (US$2.32 million) cheque.
With just a couple of weeks left until the second grand slam of the year begins, we take a look at what’s in store and what’s at stake as the 2022 season continues at pace.
What’s it all about
Roland Garros runs from May 22 to June 5 and as the only grand slam to be played on clay, is arguably the best spectacle tennis has to offer. The 2022 tournament precedes Wimbledon and the US Open.
Novak Djokovic won the men’s singles title last year, with Czech tennis player Barbora Krejcikova winning the women’s singles. Home favourites Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut triumphed in doubles.
Despite some injury woes, Australian Open winner Rafael Nadal said he will do everything in his power – including having his doctor on hand in Paris – to mount a competitive bid to win Roland Garros despite bowing out of this week’s Italian Open with a chronic foot injury.
Naomi Osaka sat out the Italian Open to nurse an Achilles’ injury, but says she will return for the French Open.