French Open 2024 – Ultimate Guide for Attending Roland-Garros 2024

Annually, a significant tennis event is played on clay courts. It provides spectators the chance to experience a grand slam tournament in person.

As a tennis fan, I gathered the preliminary schedules of the men’s and women’s singles matches, particularly between renowned players like Nadal and Djokovic.

This article will provide you with all the essential information needed to attend the 2023 French Open. Keep reading to find out more.

When and Where will the 2024 French Open Take Place?

The French Open (Roland-Garros) in 2024 has been scheduled from May 20th to June 9th and is the second grand slam tournament of the year. The Roland-Garros will be held at the three stadiums PHILIPPE-CHATRIER, SUZANNE-LENGLEN and SIMONNE-MATHIEU.

Bonus Tip: If this is your first time visiting the French Open, I highly recommend you to go on an exclusive guided tour of the Roland-Garros stadium, the iconic Parisian mecca of tennis.

Roland-Garros 2024 Schedule (Men’s & Women’s Singles)

The men’s and women’s singles match for the 2024 Roland-Garros Schedule has been arranged for your convenience here.

The first round is set to happen from the 26th to the 28th, taking place across three stadiums and outdoor courts. You can choose any of these locations for the best experience. If you’re attending the tournament for the first time, the initial round is your best bet, as you may chance upon seeing many star players.

2nd Round

Wednesday, May 29th

• Philippe-Chatrier: women’s and men’s singles (3 matches on day session), 1 women’s or men’s singles (night session)
• Suzanne-Lenglen: women’s singles & men’s singles (4 matches).
• Simonne-Mathieu: women’s singles & men’s singles (4 matches).

Thursday, May 30th

• Philippe-Chatrier: women’s and men’s singles (3 matches on day session), 1 women’s or men’s singles (night session)
• Suzanne-Lenglen: women’s singles & men’s singles (4 matches).
• Simonne-Mathieu: women’s singles & men’s singles (4 matches).

3rd Round

Friday, May 31st

• Philippe-Chatrier: women’s and men’s singles (3 matches on day session), 1 women’s or men’s singles (night session)
• Suzanne-Lenglen: women’s singles & men’s singles (4 matches).
• Simonne-Mathieu: women’s singles & men’s singles (4 matches).

Saturday, June 1st

• Philippe-Chatrier: women’s and men’s singles (3 matches on day session), 1 women’s or men’s singles (night session)
• Suzanne-Lenglen: women’s singles & men’s singles (4 matches).
• Simonne-Mathieu: women’s singles & men’s singles (4 matches).

4th Round

Sunday, June 2nd

• Philippe-Chatrier: women’s and men’s singles (3 matches on day session), 1 women’s or men’s singles (night session)
• Suzanne-Lenglen: women’s singles & men’s singles (4 matches).

Monday, June 3rd

• Philippe-Chatrier: women’s and men’s singles (3 matches on day session), 1 women’s or men’s singles (night session)
• Suzanne-Lenglen: women’s singles & men’s singles (4 matches).

1/4 Finals

Tuesday, June 4th

• Philippe-Chatrier: women’s and men’s singles (3 matches on day session), 1 women’s or men’s singles (night session)

Wednesday, June 5th

• Philippe-Chatrier: women’s and men’s singles (3 matches on day session), 1 women’s or men’s singles (night session)

1/2 Finals

Thursday, June 6th

• Philippe-Chatrier: women’s singles match (2 matches after 3 PM)

Friday, June 7th

• Philippe-Chatrier: one men’s singles match from 3 PM

• Philippe-Chatrier: one men’s singles match after 5:30 PM

Finals

Saturday, June 8th

• Women’s singles at 3 PM

Sunday, June 9th

• Men’s singles at 3 PM

Advise for Attending Men’s or Women’s Singles Match

Based on the published provisional schedule from Roland-Garros officials and the event schedule from the previous season, this is an estimated guide of what to expect. Please note that these details are subject to change. The exact schedule of main draw will be released the day prior to the start of the tournament.

1st to 4th Round

The center court hosts both men’s and women’s singles matches from the first to fourth round, with three matches during the day session and one match during the night session. It is recommended to attend a day session, which may provide the opportunity to witness great tennis players.

1/4 Finals

At the quarter-finals of the two-day event, based on the pattern of last year’s game, there will be two women’s singles matches and one men’s singles in the day session, and one men’s single in the night session. If you prefer to watch women’s tennis, the day session would be the best option. If you are on a budget, you may consider attending the night session.

1/2 Finals

The Women’s singles will take place on June 8th and the Men’s singles on June 9th. To view women’s singles, purchase a ticket for June 8th. The men’s finals are sold separately, which means that fans of men’s singles need to buy tickets for one or both matches, as they will be highly competitive.

Finals

The last two days of the tournament are certainly worth watching as they will feature the best players and matches. Women’s singles will take place on June 10th, with men’s singles scheduled for the following day on June 11th.

Best Advice

For tennis fans who prefer the men’s matches, attending a full day in Court Philippe-Chatrier during the second round is recommended, as it is likely one of the greats will be playing either day or night.

Those who wish to witness highly competitive men’s singles matches should attend one or two night sessions in the 1/4 finals. On the second day of the semi-finals, the men’s singles match will take place.

Best Seats for French Open

Baseline seats provide the best view, followed by corner seats and sideline seats. Let me explain:

The baseline seats provide an unobstructed view of the court, allowing you to watch players compete in rallies as if you were on the court.

Corner seats offer many advantages, such as the same view of the player as a baseline seat, with the additional benefit of a better view of the opponent without requiring frequent changes in head orientation.

Courtside seats may not provide the same experience as other seating options, but they are typically more affordable than baseline and corner seats. So it’s still an option for tennis fans to take part in the matches and support the players.

How to Buy Tickets

Beware there are only 3 authorized websites to buy Roland-Garros 2024 Tickets:

1. tickets.rolandgarros.com
2. travel.rolandgarros.com
3. hospitality.rolandgarros.com

The tickets will start sale on February 7th for FFT members, and March 13th for the public.

Alternatively, tickets can be purchased from online resellers, agencies, or from individuals reselling their tickets. However, these methods are not verified by officials and may involve some risk of not receiving the assigned tickets prior to the event.

Online Ticket Resellers:

• Viagogo
• Stubhub
• Eseats

How Can I Buy a Ticket If I Missed the Public Sale?

Purchasing tickets from official sites on May 10th is the best and safest option as this will be the last chance to purchase them.

Who is the Current French Open Champion?

• Men’s Singles: Rafael Nadal (Spain)
• Women’s Singles: Iga Świątek (Poland)
• Men’s Doubles: Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador) and Jean-Julien Rojer (Netherlands)
• Women’s Doubles: Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic (France)
• Mixed Doubles: Ena Shibahara (Japan) and Wesley Koolhof (Netherlands)

Who Has Most Titles of the French Open

• Rafael Nadal – 14 Men’s Singles Champions
• Chris Evert – 7 Women’s Singles Champions

Where to Stay

You can find a list of recommended hotels for the event on Google and Airbnb.

• Hotels Nearby
• Airbnb

Transportation

There is no direct access to the stadium entrances. All visitors must pass through one of the three Mandatory Checkpoints (PPO) to access the stadium entrances. Be sure to get the copy of the Roland Garros grounds map here, download it for your convenience.

By Metro

Tips: get the return ticket to avoid the crowds at the end of the day.

• Line 9: get off/on at Michel-Ange Auteuil, Michel-Ange Molitor (schedules here).
• Line 10: get off/on at Porte d’Auteuil, Michel-Ange Molitor, Boulogne Jean-Jaurès or Pont de Saint-Cloud (schedules here).

Self Drive

• Porte d’Auteuil car park (Carrefour): 1-3, avenue du Général Sarrail 75016 Paris
• Point-du-Jour car park: Place Abel-Gance 92200 Boulogne-Billancourt
• Porte de Saint-Cloud car park (service station): 2, avenue de la Porte de Saint-Cloud 75016 Paris
• Parchamp car park: 7 ter, rue du Parchamp 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt

By Taxi

Drop-off Areas

• PPO Auteuil: in front of the fountain on Place de la Porte d’Auteuil 75016 Paris
• PPO Molitor: 2 avenue de la Porte Molitor 75016 Paris
• PPO Boulogne: Route de Boulogne à Passy 75016 Paris / Carrefour des Anciens Combattants 75016 Paris

Which courts will host the men’s and women’s singles quarterfinals at the 2024 French Open?

The center court PHILIPPE-CHATRIER. From the quarterfinals all the way down to the finals, the Philippe-Chatrier will be the only court that hosts all the legendary matches.

How to sell French Open tickets 2024 using the Resale Service?

Beginning on May 10th, you may resell the ticket if you have not designated names to it within your Roland-Garros account.

What’s Next

The 2024 French Open promises to be an exciting event for tennis fans worldwide. The opening week offers a five-day schedule with the opportunity to watch some of the world’s best players in action. If you like me also want to grab the opportunity to play tennis during travel, be sure to check out our guide on how to fly with your tennis rackets.