The countdown is on for the 2025 French Open, as the tennis world shifts focus to its second grand slam of the year.Last year, Carlos Alcaraz etched his name into Roland-Garros history with a gritty comeback win over Alexander Zverev,

The French Open is entering a new era this year now that Rafael Nadal has retired. Players tend to agree that it is a shame fans no longer will get to see him play at a tournament he won a record 14 times.

Familiar names are at the top of the odds ahead of the French Open, although there are some noteworthy shifts among the order.

Jannik Sinner is braced for a “different” reception from the crowd at the French Open. The Italian world number one returned from his three-month doping ban to a hero’s welcome on home soil in Rome last week. But Sinner does not expect the Roland Garros crowd to be quite so cordial when he takes on Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in round one.

No player entering Roland Garros has more pressure than Iga Swiatek. The Polish superstar is in the unique position of trying to win her fourth consecutive French Open and her first title since last year's Grand Slam in Paris. Making matters more challenging, Swiatek faces a brutal path to defending her title in this year's draw.

French Open starting this week, BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team has profiled the man the tournament's stadium is named after.

Complete guide covers TV coverage, betting odds, schedule and key storylines for the 2025 French Open tennis tournament.

French Open director Amélie Mauresmo has dropped big hints of legendary player Roger Federer's presence at Rafael Nadal's French Open tribute ceremony in Paris. The second Grand Slam of the year is slated to take place on May 25th,