French Open 2024 LIVE: Schedule, draw, order of play, results, and how to follow – Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner eye glory as Novak Djokovic withdraws
The 2024 French Open is underway at Roland Garros as the world’s best tennis stars compete for Grand Slam glory.
Novak Djokovic returned to Paris as the reigning champion after he beat Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the final last year.
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Djokovic has withdrawn from the French OpenCredit: AFPHowever, there will be a new winner crowned this year after Djokovic was forced to withdraw from the tournament through injury.
The Serbian fought through a five-set thriller to reach the quarter-finals but following a scan on his knee, he has now pulled out.
It means Jannik Sinner is set to become World No.1 and he will be eyeing glory along with Carlos Alcaraz and Ruud who has reached the latter stages again.
14-time winner Rafael Nadal has bowed out while Great Britain’s Andy Murray is also out after falling to a first-round defeat to Stan Wawrinka.
READ MORE ON TENNISPoland’s Iga Swiatek is the defending champion in the Women’s Singles and she will be challenged all the way by Coco Gauff.
French Open 2024: Date and start timesThe 2024 French Open started on Monday, May 26 and will come to an end on Sunday, June 9.
It will take place at the iconic Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France.
The women’s singles final is set to be played on Saturday, June 8 before the men’s singles final closes the tournament a day later.
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Sinner is set to become the new World No.1 after Djokovic’s withdrawalCredit: GettyThe French Open will be broadcast live in the UK on Eurosport. Fans can sign up for coverage of the entire tournament here.
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French Open 2024: Schedule and order of playMorning sessions are expected to start at 10am UK time before evening sessions are scheduled to get underway at around 8pm.
The order of play and full schedule for the tournament can be found here.
Wednesday, June 5
Men’s singles quarter-finals
Women’s singles quarter-finals
Men’s doubles quarter-finals
Women’s doubles quarter-finals
Mixed doubles semi-finals
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Thursday, June 6
Women’s singles semi-finals
Men’s doubles semi-finals
Mixed doubles final
Friday, June 7
Men’s singles semi-finals
Women’s doubles semi-finals
Saturday, July 13
Women’s singles final
Men’s doubles final
Sunday, June 8
Men’s singles final
Women’s doubles final
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Alcaraz reached the French Open quarter-finals for the third successive yearCredit: GettyFrench Open 2024: Draw and resultsDjokovic was the top seed followed by Sinner, Alcaraz and Zverev.
That meant he and Alcaraz were on opposite sides of the draw but a meeting between the two in the final won’t happen after the Serbian’s withdrawal.
On the women’s side, Swiatek is the number one seed followed by Aryna Sabalenka, Gauff and Elena Rybakina with all four remaining in the tournament.
The full draw and latest results can be found here.
Men’s Singles
Quarter-finals
Ruud beat Djokovic (Bye after withdrawal)
Alcaraz beat Tsitispas (6-3, 7-6, 6-4)
Sinner beat Dimitrov (6-2, 6-4, 7-6)
Zverev vs De Minaur
Semi-finals
Ruud vs Zverev / De Minaur
Alcaraz vs Sinner
Final
Ruud / Zverev / De Minaur vs Alcaraz / Sinner
Women’s Singles
Quarter-finals
Swiatek beat Vondrousova (6-0, 6-2)
Guaff beat Jabeur (4-6, 6-2, 6-3)
Paolini vs Rybakina
Andreeva vs Sabalenka
Semi-finals
Swiatek vs Gauff
Paolini / Rybakina vs Andreeva / Sabalenka
Final
Swiatek / Gauff vs Paolini / Rybakina / Andreeva / Sabalenka
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Swiatek is the reigning French Open championCredit: GettyFrench Open 2024: What has been said? After withdrawing from the French Open, 24-time Grand Slam Djokovic wrote on Instagram: “I am really sad to announce that I have to withdraw from Roland Garros.
“I played with my heart and gave my all in yesterday’s match and unfortunately, due to a medial meniscus tear in my right knee, my team and I had to make a tough decision after careful consideration and consultation.
“I wish the best of luck to the players competing this week and sincerely thank the incredible fans for all of the love and continued support.”
His former coach Boris Becker raised his fears over whether he would be ready for the upcoming grass season and later the Olympics.
Becker said: “It’s a serious injury and it won’t go away tomorrow.
Read More on talkSPORT”That leaves me a bit speechless. You need your knees on grass, you really do slip all the time.
“A torn medial meniscus is a serious injury and the question naturally arises as to whether surgery is necessary.”
