Emma Raducanu and Novak Djokovic begin French Open campaigns on Sunday
British number one Emma Raducanu and 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic headline the opening day of the French Open in Paris this Sunday.
The main draw gets under way on the iconic clay courts of Roland Garros, featuring a host of top seeds and home favourites.
Raducanu is scheduled to play her first-round match on Court 12 against Argentina’s Solana Sierra at approximately 14:00 BST.
The 2021 US Open champion is hoping to make a strong start following a disrupted build-up during the recent clay-court swing.
Djokovic begins historic title defence
In the evening session, the defending men’s champion will step onto Court Philippe-Chatrier from 19:15 BST.
The Serbian great faces a tricky opening test against French hopeful Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in front of a heavily partisan crowd.
He is hunting for a fourth Roland Garros crown and a historic record-extending 25th major championship overall.
British interest and top seeds in action
Fellow Briton Fran Jones also features on the opening Sunday schedule, taking to Court 14 from midday.
The rising Yorkshire star faces a formidable challenge against Brazilian seed Beatriz Haddad Maia.
Elsewhere, fourth seed Alexander Zverev opens his tournament against home player Benjamin Bonzi on the main show court.
Selected Sunday Order of Play
Play officially begins at 10:00 BST on the outside courts and 11:00 BST on Philippe-Chatrier.
- Sinja Kraus v Belinda Bencic (Court Philippe-Chatrier, 11:00 BST)
- Benjamin Bonzi v Alexander Zverev (Court Philippe-Chatrier)
- Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard v Novak Djokovic (Court Philippe-Chatrier, from 19:15 BST)
- Fran Jones v Beatriz Haddad Maia (Court 14, from 12:00 BST)
- Emma Raducanu v Solana Sierra (Court 12, approx. 14:00 BST)
