Emma Raducanu, the only Briton in singles action on day four at Roland Garros, lost to defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-2 to bring her 2025 clay-court campaign to a close.
Jack Draper leads the British charge on day five in a match against home favourite Gaël Monfils that has blockbuster-potential which is why it has been allocated the night-session slot on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Before the British men’s No 1 takes to the main show court in Paris, Katie Boulter, the British women’s No 1, takes on American seventh seed and reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys.
Like Draper, Jacob Fearnley faces a Frenchman in the shape of 22nd seed Ugo Humbert in what is sure to be an exciting encounter on Court Simonne-Mathieu.
On the outside courts, Sonay Kartal gets play under way on Court 11 against Marie Bouzkova from the Czech Republic. Cameron Norrie, who saw off 11th seed Daniil Medvedev in the first round, takes on Argentine Federico Gomez.
Day five also features the likes of Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic in second-round action.
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Day four order of play
Britons (shown in bold) and show courts only.
Britons
Third on Court Philippe-Chatrier (play begins at 11am UK)
(7)Madison Keys vs Katie Boulter
Last on Court Philippe-Chatrier (not before 7:15pm UK)
Gaël Monfilsvs (5) Jack Draper
Last on Court Simonne-Mathieu (play begins at 10am UK)
Jacob Fearnley vs (22)Ugo Humbert
First on Court 11 (play begins at 10am UK)
Marie Bouzkova vs Sonay Kartal
Third on Court 13 (play begins at 10am UK)
Cameron Norrie vs Federico Gomez
Show courts
Court Philippe-Chatrier (play begins at 11am UK)
Ann Li vs (3) Jessica Pegula
(1) Jannik Sinner vs Richard Gasquet
(7) Keys vs Boulter
Not before 7.15pm UK
Monfils vs (5) Draper
Court Suzanne-Lenglen (play begins at 10am UK)
Jaume Munar vs (14) Arthur Fils
Tereza Valentova vs (2) Coco Gauff
Corentin Moutet vs (6) Novak Djokovic
(17) Daria Kasatkina vs Leolia Jeanjean
Court Simonne-Mathieu (play begins at 10am UK)
(6) Mirra Andreeva vs Ashlyn Krueger
(3) Alexander Zverev vs Jesper de Jong
Elena Gabriela Ruse vs (10) Paula Badosa
Fearnley vs (22) Humbert
How to watch the French Open on TV and streaming in the UK
TNT Sports replaces Eurosport as the UK broadcaster for the French Open. The new broadcaster offers every match available to stream on the discovery+ online service.
Match and studio analysts include Mats Wilander, Alex Corretja, Tim Henman, Boris Becker, John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Chris Evert and Caroline Wozniacki. Laura Robson and Craig Doyle are presenting from an on-site studio across the two-week tournament.
Latest news
Djokovic’s humorous text from Murray after Geneva win
Novak Djokovic has revealed that Andy Murray sent him a humorous text message after his title-winning run in Geneva last week, reading “Now that you have a proper coach, you’re winning tournaments.”
Djokovic lifted the 100th tour-level title of his career on Saturday when he came back to overcame Hubert Hurcakz in three sets. Yet Murray was not present, as his short-lived coaching partnership with Djokovic had been dissolved 11 days earlier.
As to the manner of the ending, Djokovic insisted that it had been a mutual decision, with both men reaching the independent conclusion that their collaboration had gone far enough.
“We both wanted to have a [phone] call,” said Djokovic, who was accompanied by long-time Serbian collaborator Dusan Vemic in Geneva. “Actually, we both were on the same page. So it was not his initiative or my initiative. It was both of us coming together and saying, ‘I think we should stop here.’”
Murray began working with Djokovic in December, during a ten-day spell at Djokovic’s private court in Marbella, and then attended four tournaments alongside him: the Australian Open, Indian Wells, Miami and Madrid.
In that time, Djokovic defeated world No 2 Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-final and reached the final of Miami, but lost in the first round of the other two events.
“I will say it again,” Djokovic added. “Andy is just an amazing person. For him to give a shot to this player/coach relationship was really an incredible thing for tennis and for both of us. I was very privileged and honoured. I was enjoying myself very much regardless of the fact that we haven’t had maybe the success we both wanted.
“But I still think that I have learned things on the court with him. I have enjoyed my conversations with him about tennis, because he’s one of the most brilliant tennis-IQ guys out there. Whoever he decides to work with next, that player is going to be lucky, because he has definitely a lot to share, a lot of great insights. It just didn’t work out between us in terms of results.”
When does the French Open finish?
The tournament started on Sunday, May 25 and concludes on June 8.
When do the French Open finals take place?
The women’s final will be played on Saturday June 7 and the men’s final takes place on the following day.
How to buy French Open tickets
You can buy tickets for the French Open here.
How to watch the French Open on TV in the US
In the United States, the French Open will also be shown on TNT Sports.
The likes of Venus Williams, Andre Agassi, Lindsay Davenport, Sloane Stephens, Chris Eubanks and Darren Cahill will provide analysis for US viewers.
What is the French Open prize money?
The total prize money for this year’s tournament comes to £47.4 million, up 5.21 per cent on last year.
Which British players are involved?
Seven British players gained direct entry into the main draw: Jack Draper, Katie Boulter, Emma Raducanu, Sonay Kartal, Jacob Fearnley, Cameron Norrie and Jodie Burrage.
Billy Harris, Jan Choinski, Harriet Dart and Heather Watson lost in the first round of qualifying while Dan Evans lost in the second round.
Who are the defending champions?
Last year Carlos Alcaraz claimed his third major title when he stormed back from two sets to one down to beat Alexander Zverev in five sets.
Iga Swiatek claimed her fourth French Open title when she overcame Jasmine Paolini in straight sets, dropping just three games.
The French Open trophies
The men play for the Coupe des Mousquetaires (Musketeers’ Cup), named in honour of the four Musketeers of French tennis: Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet and René Lacoste.
The women play for the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup, named after the woman who won the title six times.
Latest odds
To win the men’s title
- Carlos Alcaraz Evems
- Jannik Sinner 2/1
- Novak Djokovic 11/2
- Alexander Zverev 10/1
To win the women’s title
- Aryna Sabalenka 5/2
- Iga Swiatek 13/5
- Coco Gauff 11/2
- Mirra Andreeva 13/2
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