The second Grand Slam event of the season will see the world’s best players compete at Roland Garros, with World No.1 Novak Djokovic, 13-time champion Rafael Nadal, Monte Carlo tiltist Stefanos Tsitsipas and Madrid champion Carlos Alcaraz in action.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the tournament in the French capital:
When is Roland Garros?
Roland Garros 2022 will be held from 22 May – 5 June. The clay-court Grand Slam tournament, established in 1891, will take place at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France. The tournament director is Amelie Mauresmo.
Who is playing at Roland Garros 2022?
Roland Garros will feature Top 10 stars Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Tsitsipas, Nadal, Alcaraz, Andrey Rublev and Djokovic, who is the reigning champion.
When is the draw for Roland Garros?
The Roland Garros singles draw will be made on Thursday 19 May at 7:00 p.m.
The Roland Garros doubles draw will be made on Sunday 22 May at 12:00 p.m.
What is the schedule for Roland Garros?
- Qualifying: Monday, 16 May – Friday, 20 May at 10:00 a.m.
* Main Draw: Sunday, 22 May – Sunday, 5 June, start times TBC.
* Doubles Final: Saturday, 4 June, start time TBC.
* Singles Final: Sunday 5 June, start time TBC.
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What is the prize money and points for Roland Garros?
The prize money for Roland Garros is €43,600,000.
SINGLES
Winner: €2,200,000 / 2,000 points
Finalist: €1,100,000 / 1,200 points
Semi-finalist: €600,000 / 720 points
Quarter-finalist: €380,000 / 360 points
Round of 16: €220,000 / 180 points
Round of 32: €125,800 / 90 points
Round of 64: €86,000 / 45 points
Round of 128: €62,000 / 10 points
DOUBLES (€ per team)
Winner: €580,000 / 2,000 points
Finalist: €290,000/ 1,200 points
Semi-finalist: €146,000 / 720 points
Quarter-finalist: €79,500 / 360 points
Round of 16: €42,000 / 180 points
Round of 32: €25,000 / 90 points
Round of 64: €15,500 / 0 points
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Who won the last edition of Roland Garros in 2021?
Novak Djokovic won the 2021 Roland Garros singles title with a 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the championship match (Read & Watch). Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut lifted the doubles trophy in Paris with a 4-6, 7-6(1), 6-4 triumph against Alexander Bublik and Andrey Golubev in the final (Read More).
Who holds the Roland Garros record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?
Most Titles, Singles: Rafael Nadal (13)
Most Titles, Doubles: Roy Emerson (6)
Oldest Champion: Andres Gimeno, 34, in 1972
Youngest Champion: Michael Chang, 17, in 1989
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Bjorn Borg in 1980, 1981, Ivan Lendl in 1986, 1987, Jim Courier in 1992, Gustavo Kuerten in 2001, Rafael Nadal in 2011, 2014, 2018, Novak Djokovic in 2016, 2021
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 66 Gustavo Kuerten in 1997
Last Home Champion: Yannick Noah in 1983
Most Match Wins: Rafael Nadal (105)
View Who Is Playing, Past Champions, Seeds, Points & Prize Money Breakdown
Source Tennis – ATP World Tour
