The French Open men’s semifinals are underway today at Roland Garros. Four talented players compete for a place in the final.
Matches and Timing
On Court Philippe-Chatrier, Alexander Zverev, ranked third in the world, faces Jakub Menšík, who is ranked 26th. Later, Flavio Cobolli, ranked 10th, plays against fellow Italian, Matteo Arnaldi. The start time for the matches is 8:30 a.m. ET, 5:30 a.m. PT, 2:30 p.m. CEST, and 1:30 p.m. BST.
Broadcast Information
You can watch the French Open matches live in the USA on TNT and HBO Max. French viewers can tune in via France.tv Sport and Prime Video. In the UK, the coverage is available on TNT Sports and HBO Max. Eurosport airs the matches for the rest of Europe.
Roland Garros Clay Courts
The iconic red clay courts of Roland Garros add a unique feature to the French Open. For over 50 years, the clay has been sourced from a factory in Oise, north of Paris. The production involves crushing bricks with imperfections, resulting in a fine sand that creates an optimal surface for players. Approximately 2,000 tonnes of bricks are processed each year, with 80 tonnes typically used for the courts during the tournament.
Venue: Stade Roland Garros
Stade Roland Garros in Paris’s 16th arrondissement hosts the French Open. Named after aviator Roland Garros, this venue houses 20 courts, with Court Philippe Chatrier being the largest at a capacity of 15,000. Completed in 1928, it commemorates France’s tennis ‘Four Musketeers’—Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet, and Rene Lacoste—with its stands named after each of them.
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Today’s Schedule
The men’s singles semifinals begin early for U.S. viewers at 8:30 a.m. ET. Locally in Paris, the action starts at 2:30 p.m. CEST. Zverev vs. Menšík opens the day, followed by Cobolli vs. Arnaldi at around 1 p.m. ET.
Stay with us as we provide live updates of each match, capturing the excitement of tennis at Roland Garros.