French Open: Play underway on Court Philippe-Chatrier
Novak Djokovic’s match against Joao Fonseca will take place following the women’s singles matches involving four-time champion Iga Swiatek and former semi-finalist Mirra Andreeva.
Swiatek avoided playing her nemesis but will instead need to face compatriot Magda Linette, who defeated her earlier this season. It was a loss that sent Swiatek into a bit of a crisis, and was the last straw before firing coach Wim Fissette.
Andreeva, the eighth seed, plays Marie Bouzkova, who was looked very assured so far at Roland Garros. The Czech has enjoyed a bit of a breakthrough year this season and knocked out Britain’s Fran Jones in the second round.
Jamie Braidwood29 May 2026 11:40
Why Jannik Sinner’s unthinkable French Open defeat is a huge wake-up call
Jannik Sinner was the biggest pre-tournament favourite at Roland Garros since Rafael Nadal in 2009 and his shock second-round defeat should alert every player in the draw while Carlos Alcaraz is absent.
Why Jannik Sinner’s unthinkable French Open defeat is a huge wake-up call
Sinner was the biggest pre-tournament favourite at Roland Garros since Rafael Nadal in 2009, and his shock second-round defeat should alert every player in the draw while Carlos Alcaraz is absent Jamie Braidwood29 May 2026 11:35
French Open order of play: Friday 29 May
Court Philippe-CHATRIER
From 11:00am
- Magda Linette (POL) vs Iga Swiatek (POL) [3]
- Mirra Andreeva [8] vs Marie Bouzkova (CZE) [27]
Not before 2:30pm
- Joao Fonseca (BRA) [28] vs Novak Djokovic (SRB) [3]
Night Session – Not before 7:15pm
- Quentin Halys (FRA) vs Alexander Zverev (GER) [2]
Court Suzanne-LENGLEN
From 10:00am
- Nuno Borges (POR) vs Andrey Rublev [11]
- Jil Teichmann (SUI) vs Karolina Muchova (CZE) [10]
- Elina Svitolina (UKR) [7] vs Tamara Korpatsch (GER)
- Casper Ruud (NOR) [15] vs Tommy Paul (USA) [24]
Court Simonne-MATHIEU
From 10:00am
- Marta Kostyuk (UKR) [15] vs Viktorija Golubic (SUI)
- Alex Michelsen (USA) vs Rafael Jodar (ESP) [27]
- Alex de Minaur (AUS) [8] vs Jakub Mensik (CZE) [26]
- Peyton Stearns (USA) vs Belinda Bencic (SUI) [11]
Court 14
From 10:00am
- Thiago Agustin Tirante (ARG) vs Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP)
- Solana Sierra (ARG) vs Sorana Cirstea (ROU) [18]
- Karen Khachanov [13] vs Jesper de Jong (NED)
- Maya Joint (AUS) & Hanne Vandewinkel (BEL) vs Anna Danilina (KAZ) & Aleksandra Krunic (SRB) [2]
Jamie Braidwood29 May 2026 11:32
Good morning and welcome
The French Open is still in shock after the defeat of overwhelming tournament favourite Jannik Sinner, a result that blows the men’s draw wide open and leaves Novak Djokovic as the only grand slam champion remaining.
Today, Djokovic will begin his bid to make the most of that opportunity. He has a tough match against Joao Fonseca, the exciting teenager from Brazil and 28th seed. Djokovic will also be playing in the heat, which could make life difficult.
Jamie Braidwood29 May 2026 11:30