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French Open 2022: Times, dates, draws, rankings, TV channel

/ by NBC Sports Washington Staff
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Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal is widely expected to capture his 14th French Open, which would give him the most Grand Slams by any male player.
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The second grand slam of the tennis season is on the horizon, and one of the questions heading into the French Open will be whether Novak Djokovic will be able to defend his title. 

Djokovic was deported earlier this year and couldn't participate in the Australian Open because he provided insufficient evidence for being unvaccinated. As of now, it seems as though the 34-year-old will be able to defend his French Open title and avoid a repeat situation of what happened in Australia. 

Nonetheless, whether Djokovic plays or not there are plenty of stars and storylines to watch over the next two weeks. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 French Open.

When is the 2022 French Open?

For TV viewers in the U.S., the 2022 French Open runs from Sunday, May 30 to Sunday, June 13 with events typically beginning at 5 a.m. ET each day.

Qualifying rounds began Monday, May 16 and will run through Friday, May 20.

How can I watch the French Open 2022?

The 2022 French Open will be broadcast on the Tennis Channel and NBC. Viewers can stream the event for free on Peacock.

 
Date Time (ET) Network Round
Sunday, May 22 5 a.m.-3 p.m. Tennis Channel First Round
  1-4 p.m. NBC | Peacock | STREAM  
Monday, May 23 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Tennis Channel First Round
Tuesday, May 24 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Tennis Channel First Round
Wednesday, May 25 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Tennis Channel Second Round
Thursday, May 26 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Tennis Channel Second Round
Friday, May 27 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Tennis Channel Third Round
Saturday, May 28 5 a.m.-1 p.m. Tennis Channel Third Round
  11 a.m.-2 p.m. NBC | Peacock | STREAM  
  2-6 p.m. Peacock | STREAM  
Sunday, May 29 5 a.m.-1 p.m. Tennis Channel Fourth Round
  12-6 p.m. Peacock | STREAM  
Monday, May 30 5 a.m.-3 p.m. Tennis Channel Fourth Round
  11 a.m.-3 p.m. NBC | Peacock | STREAM  
  3-6 p.m. Peacock | STREAM  
Tuesday, May 31 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tennis Channel Quarterfinals
Wednesday, June 1 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tennis Channel Quarterfinals
Thursday, June 2 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Tennis Channel Women’s Semifinals
  11 a.m.-2 p.m. NBC | Peacock | STREAM  
Friday, June 3 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tennis Channel Men’s Semifinals
  11 a.m.-3 p.m. NBC | Peacock | STREAM  
Saturday, June 4 9 a.m.-2 p.m. NBC | Peacock | STREAM Women’s Final
Sunday, June 5 9 a.m.-2 p.m. NBC | Peacock | STREAM Men’s Final

Will Russian/Belarusian Players Participate in the 2022 French Open?

Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the tournament following the invasion of Ukraine, affecting players like Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, and Aryna Sabalenka. However, at the French Open, these players will be allowed to play in Paris, but they will not compete under the name or flags of Russia and Belarus though.

What is the 2022 French Open tournament draw?

The men's singles draw in its entirety can be seen here. Here is the full women's singles draw.

Who are the top-seeded men's players at the 2022 French Open?

As of May 13, these are the top 32 men in the ATP rankings. For players who withdraw before the draw is released, the players below them will move up one spot in the tournament's seeding.

  1. Novak Djokovic
  2. Daniil Medvedev
  3. Alexander Zverev
  4. Rafael Nadal
  5. Stefanos Tsitsipas
  6. Carlos Alcaraz
  7. Andrey Rublev
  8. Matteo Berrettini
  9. Felix Auger-Aliassime
  10. Casper Ruud
  11. Cameron Norrie
  12. Hubert Hurkacz
  13. Jannik Sinner
  14. Taylor Harry Fritz
  15. Diego Schwartzman
  16. Denis Shapovalov
  17. Reilly Opelka
  18. Pablo Carreno Busta
  19. Roberto Bautista Agut
  20. Grigor Dimitrov
  21. Gael Monfils
  22. Alex De Minaur
  23. Marin Čilić
  24. Karen Khachanov
  25. Nikoloz Basilashvili
  26. Frances Tiafoe
  27. John Isner
  28. Lorenzo Sonego
  29. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
  30. Sebastian Korda
  31. Miomir Kecmanovic
  32. Botic Van De Zandschulp

Who are the top-seeded women's players at the 2022 French Open?

As of May 13, these are the top 32 women in the WTA rankings. As with the men's draw, players could move up in seeding to replace players who withdrew. 

  1. Iga Swiatek
  2. Barbora Krejcikova
  3. Paula Badosa
  4. Maria Sakkari
  5. Anett Kontaveit
  6. Karolina Pliskova
  7. Ons Jabeur
  8. Aryna Sabalenka
  9. Danielle Collins
  10. Garbiñe Muguruza
  11. Jessica Pegula
  12. Emma Raducanu
  13. Jelena Ostapenko
  14. Belinda Bencic
  15. Coco Gauff
  16. Victoria Azarenka
  17. Elena Rybakina
  18. Leylah Fernandez
  19. Angelique Kerber
  20. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
  21. Simona Halep
  22. Madison Keys
  23. Daria Kasatkina
  24. Tamara Zidansek
  25. Liudmila Samsonova
  26. Sorana Cirstea
  27. Elina Svitolina
  28. Veronika Kudermetova
  29. Jil Teichmann
  30. Camila Giorgi
  31. Ekaterina Alexandrova
  32. Amanda Anisimova