French Open Day 3: Latest Updates from Roland Garros

Live Updates from Roland Garros

Roland Garros in Paris, France is buzzing with excitement as the first round of the 2026 French Open unfolds. Tennis stars are hitting the courts, bringing thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.

Marquee Matches Today

Top men’s seed Jannik Sinner faces Frenchman Clement Tabur in the evening session. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka, the top women’s seed, competes against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. American singles players Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are also aiming for a second round spot today.

Matches and Scores

Donna Vekic leads her match against Alice Tubello, while Iva Jovic edges closer to winning her first set against Alex Eala at 5-3 on Court 14. Emma Navarro takes the lead in her match by securing the first set against Janice Tjen.

Spotlight on Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka, with four major titles and 24 WTA Tour titles, hopes to surpass her previous French Open performance, where she reached the final. She starts serving first against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro under a partially closed roof for shade.

Potential Record at Roland Garros

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have split the last nine men’s major singles titles. Sinner aims to capitalize on Alcaraz’s absence due to a wrist injury, hoping to pull ahead in their rivalry. Players feel a chance for an upset this year.

Recap of Day Two Matches

Yesterday, Amanda Anisimova, Iga Świątek, and Elena Rybakina advanced in the women’s singles. Seeded players Leylah Fernandez, Ekaterina Alexandrova, Cristina Bucşa, and Liudmila Samsonova faced eliminations.

In men’s singles, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe moved forward, while Jiri Lehecka’s unexpected exit came at the hands of Pablo Carreño Busta.

Trophies and Prize Money

The winners of both men’s and women’s singles will earn €2.8 million. Players dream of lifting trophies like the Coupe des Mousquetaires for men and the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen for women, named after legendary figures in tennis.

All-Time Champions

Chris Evert leads the women’s singles with seven titles, ahead of Steffi Graf’s six. Rafa Nadal stands out in men’s singles with 14 titles, dominating the French Open history.

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How to Watch

Catch the French Open action on TNT and HBO Max in the USA, France.tv Sport and Prime Video in France, TNT Sports and HBO Max in the UK, and Eurosport across Europe.