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2026 French Open Predictions & Tips
2026 French Open Betting Tips
The pinnacle of the clay court season culminates at Roland Garros with the 125th edition of the French Open.
The second Grand Slam event in 2026 will be held from 24 May to 7 June and features all the best players in men's and women's tennis.
The tournament was rocked due to Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal due to a wrist injury. The Spaniard has won the past two titles in Paris and his absence leaves the door open for Jannik Sinner to break through and win the career Grand Slam.
Iga Swiatek saw her quest for a fourth straight title come to an end in 2025, Coco Gauff beating Aryna Sabalenka to claim her first French Open title. Sabalenka will be chasing her first title at Roland Garros.
Our tennis experts provide their best 2026 French Open betting tips and live streaming guides for all the big matches in Paris.
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Betting on the French Open
The most important things to consider when betting on the French Open are history and clay court form.
History at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic lost three French Open finals before breaking through to win in 2016. The Serbian won again in 2021 and 2023.
Carlos Alcaraz won his first French Open title in 2024 and did it again in 2025, defeating Jannik Sinner in an epic final.
Iga Swiatek has dominated the French Open in recent years, winning four of the five titles from 2020 to 2024. She failed to get it done last year, Coco Gauff defeating Aryna Sabalenka to claim her first title at Roland Garros.
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Prize Money
The 2026 French Open prize money is €61.723 million, an increase of 9.53% compared to 2025. The singles winners collect €2.8 million each with first round losers earning €87,000.
| Stage | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | €2,800,000 | €600,000 |
| Runner-Up | €1,400,000 | €300,000 |
| Semi-Finals | €750,000 | €150,000 |
| Quarter-Finals | €470,000 | €82,000 |
| Fourth Round | €285,000 | n/a |
| Third Round | €187,000 | €45,000 |
| Second Round | €130,000 | €29,000 |
| First Round | €87,000 | €19,000 |
| Q3 | €48,000 | n/a |
| Q2 | €33,000 | n/a |
| Q1 | €24,000 | n/a |
Schedule
The 2026 French Open qualifiers are being played from 18 to 22 May with the first round beginning on Sunday 24 May. The tournament concludes with the men's singles final on Sunday 7 June.
| Day | Date | Session | Matches (Singles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday 18 May | 1 | Qualifiers |
| 2 | Tuesday 19 May | 2 | Qualifiers |
| 3 | Wednesday 20 May | 3 | Qualifiers |
| 4 | Thursday 21 May | 4 | Qualifiers |
| 5 | Friday 22 May | 5 | Qualifiers |
| 6 | Saturday 23 May | 6 | Yannick Noah's day |
| 7 | Sunday 24 May | 7 | First Round |
| 8 | Monday 25 May | 8 | First Round |
| 9 | Tuesday 26 May | 9 | First Round |
| 10 | Wednesday 27 May | 10 | Second Round |
| 11 | Thursday 28 May | 11 | Second Round |
| 12 | Friday 29 May | 12 | Third Round |
| 13 | Saturday 30 May | 13 | Third Round |
| 14 | Sunday 31 May | 14 | Fourth Round |
| 15 | Monday 1 June | 15 | Fourth Round |
| 16 | Tuesday 2 June | 16 | Quarter-Finals |
| 17 | Wednesday 3 June | 17 | Quarter-Finals |
| 18 | Thursday 4 June | 18 | Women's Semi-Finals |
| 19 | Friday 5 June | 19 | Men’s Semi-Finals |
| 20 | Saturday 6 June | 20 | Women's Final |
| 21 | Sunday 7 June | 21 | Men’s Final |
News
Keep up to date with all the news from the tournament. The official French Open website has everything you need to know about the tournament including the order of play.
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2026 French Open FAQ
- When is the 2026 French Open being played?
The 2026 French Open will be played from 18 May to 7 June.
- Where is the French Open being played?
The French Open is played at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France.
- What surface is the French Open played on?
The French Open is played on outdoor clay courts.
- What is the 2026 French Open Prize Money?
The 2026 French Open prize money is €61.723 million.