The French Open Is The Second Tennis Major Of The Year
French Open | Stade Roland-Garros | 2026
What are the French Open dates for 2026? After the success of the Australian Open at the start of the year, many will be wondering when the action at Roland-Garros gets underway. The Stade Roland-Garros is one of the most iconic arenas in the sporting world and has played host to some of tennis’ most thrilling moments. Namely by a certain Spaniard.
Here at BetVictor News, we take you through some of the finer details of the 2026 extravaganza; including the French Open dates, French Open odds, French Open favourites, French Open prize money and previous French Open winners.
French Open Dates 2026
The French Open dates for 2026 are as follows; the qualifying rounds will take place from May 18 to May 22. The main draw is pencilled in for May 24 with the tournament concluding with the Men’s final on June 7. The Women’s final will take place on June 6.
French Open Odds
When it comes to tennis betting, the French Open is one of the most eagerly anticipated tournaments on the calendar. Our French Open odds for the outright winners are already online. The individual match odds and specials will be published closer to the event.
French Open Favourites
As far as the French Open favourites go in the Men’s sector, Jannik Sinner – who completed the Sunshine Double this year – leads the way at 4/6. Success at Roland-Garros is all that the World No 1 needs to complete a career Grand Slam. Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz is the second favourite at 11/8 with Alexander Zverev at 12’s.
From the Women’s perspective, Iga Swiatek leads the market at 9/4. She has won on four previous occasions at Roland-Garros with her most recent coming in 2024. Aryna Sabalenka is 12/5 with current champion Coco Gauff available at 6/1.
French Open Prize Money
In terms of the French Open prize money for 2026, it was announced last week that the total purse will increase by 9.53% from 2025. This year, £53.64million will be dispersed among all participants for the singles and doubles events. The winners of the singles will bank just over £2m each with the runners-up each pocketing £1.04m.
French Open Winners
Rafa Nadal has won the most Men’s singles titles with 14. His first came in 2005 with his last in 2022. Bjorn Borg is second on the list (open era) with six successes. As for the Women, Chris Evert leads the way with seven victories followed by Steffi Graff on six.
Last Ten French Open Champions (Singles)
Men:
- 2025 – Carlos Alcaraz
- 2024 – Carlos Alcaraz
- 2023 – Novak Djokovic
- 2022 – Rafa Nadal
- 2021 – Novak Djokovic
- 2020 – Rafa Nadal
- 2019 – Rafa Nadal
- 2018 – Rafa Nadal
- 2017 – Rafa Nadal
- 2016 – Novak Djokovic
Women:
- 2025 – Coco Gauff
- 2024 – Iga Swiatek
- 2023 – Iga Swiatek
- 2022 – Iga Swiatek
- 2021 – Barbora Krejcikova
- 2020 – Iga Swiatek
- 2019 – Ashleigh Barty
- 2018 – Simona Halep
- 2017 – Jeļena Ostapenko
- 2016 – Garbine Muguruza
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