Rafael Nadal will make his long-awaited return to Paris on Day 2 of the 2024 French Open, stepping out on Court Philippe Chatrier for his first match at the venue since 2022. The 14-time champion takes on fourth seed Alexander Zverev in a clash of titans.
Also in action will be two-time defending champion and World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who takes on home hope Leolia Jeanjean in her first-round encounter.
Before both of them, Ons Jabeur will open play on the central court, while dynamic Frenchman Gael Monfils will play the night session match.
The other show courts will have the likes of former finalists Coco Gauff, Marketa Vondrousova and Stefanos Tsitsipas open their campaigns as well. One of the favorites for the men’s title, Jannik Sinner, will also be in action against Christopher Eubanks.
With plenty to look forward to, here's how the tennis action will unfold on Day 2 of the 2024 French Open;
Schedule for Day 2 of French Open 2024
Court Philippe Chatrier
Starting at 12 pm local time: (6) Ons Jabeur vs Sachia Vickery
Followed by: (1) Iga Swiatek vs [Q] Leolia Jeanjean
Followed by: (4) Alexander Zverev vs Rafael Nadal
Followed by (Not before 8.15 pm local time): Gael Monfils vs Thiago Seyboth Wild
Court Suzanne Lenglen
Starting at 11 am local time: Christopher Eubanks vs (2) Jannik Sinner
Followed by: Marton Fucsovics vs (6) Stefanos Tsitsipas
Followed by: (3) Coco Gauff vs Julia Avdeeva
Followed by: (15) Elina Svitolina vs Karolina Pliskova
Court Simonne Mathieu
Starting at 11 am local time: Rebeka Masarova vs (5) Marketa Vondrousova
Followed by: Matteo Arnaldi vs (29) Arthur Fils
Followed by: (6) Maria Sakkari vs Varvara Gracheva
Followed by: Dominik Koefper vs (5) Daniil Medvedev
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Where to watch French Open 2024?
Viewers from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and India can catch live action from the 2024 French Open on the following channels and sites:
United States - NBC, Peacock, Tennis Channel & Bally Sports
United Kingdom - Eurosport & Discovery+
Canada - TSN & RDS
India - Sony Network
French Open 2024 - Match timings
Action on Day 2 of the tournament will begin at 12 pm local time on Court Philippe-Chatriert and an hour early, at 11 am local time, on the rest. The match timings for fans in the US, UK, Canada, and India for Day 2 are as follows:
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