French Open 2022: Times, Dates, Draws, Rankings, TV Channel

French Open 2022: Times, dates, draws, rankings, TV channel originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington

The second grand slam of the tennis season is on the horizon, and one of the questions heading into the French Open will be whether Novak Djokovic will be able to defend his title.

Djokovic was deported earlier this year and couldn't participate in the Australian Open because he provided insufficient evidence for being unvaccinated. As of now, it seems as though the 34-year-old will be able to defend his French Open title and avoid a repeat situation of what happened in Australia.

Nonetheless, whether Djokovic plays or not there are plenty of stars and storylines to watch over the next two weeks. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 French Open.

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When is the 2022 French Open?

For TV viewers in the U.S., the 2022 French Open runs from Sunday, May 30 to Sunday, June 13 with events typically beginning at 5 a.m. ET each day.

Qualifying rounds began Monday, May 16 and will run through Friday, May 20.

How can I watch the French Open 2022?

The 2022 French Open will be broadcast on the Tennis Channel and NBC. Viewers can stream the event for free on Peacock.

Date	Time (ET)	Network	Round
Sunday, May 22	5 a.m.-3 p.m.	Tennis Channel	First Round
	1-4 p.m.	NBC \| Peacock \| STREAM
Monday, May 23	5 a.m.-6 p.m.	Tennis Channel	First Round
Tuesday, May 24	5 a.m.-6 p.m.	Tennis Channel	First Round
Wednesday, May 25	5 a.m.-6 p.m.	Tennis Channel	Second Round
Thursday, May 26	5 a.m.-6 p.m.	Tennis Channel	Second Round
Friday, May 27	5 a.m.-6 p.m.	Tennis Channel	Third Round
Saturday, May 28	5 a.m.-1 p.m.	Tennis Channel	Third Round
	11 a.m.-2 p.m.	NBC \| Peacock \| STREAM
	2-6 p.m.	Peacock \| STREAM
Sunday, May 29	5 a.m.-1 p.m.	Tennis Channel	Fourth Round
	12-6 p.m.	Peacock \| STREAM
Monday, May 30	5 a.m.-3 p.m.	Tennis Channel	Fourth Round
	11 a.m.-3 p.m.	NBC \| Peacock \| STREAM
	3-6 p.m.	Peacock \| STREAM
Tuesday, May 31	6 a.m.-6 p.m.	Tennis Channel	Quarterfinals
Wednesday, June 1	6 a.m.-6 p.m.	Tennis Channel	Quarterfinals
Thursday, June 2	6 a.m.-2 p.m.	Tennis Channel	Women’s Semifinals
	11 a.m.-2 p.m.	NBC \| Peacock \| STREAM
Friday, June 3	8 a.m.-4 p.m.	Tennis Channel	Men’s Semifinals
	11 a.m.-3 p.m.	NBC \| Peacock \| STREAM
Saturday, June 4	9 a.m.-2 p.m.	NBC \| Peacock \| STREAM	Women’s Final
Sunday, June 5	9 a.m.-2 p.m.	NBC \| Peacock \| STREAM	Men’s Final

Will Russian/Belarusian Players Participate in the 2022 French Open?

Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the tournament following the invasion of Ukraine, affecting players like Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, and Aryna Sabalenka. However, at the French Open, these players will be allowed to play in Paris, but they will not compete under the name or flags of Russia and Belarus though.

What is the 2022 French Open tournament draw?

The men's singles draw in its entirety can be seen here. Here is the full women's singles draw.

Who are the top-seeded men's players at the 2022 French Open?

As of May 13, these are the top 32 men in the ATP rankings. For players who withdraw before the draw is released, the players below them will move up one spot in the tournament's seeding.

Novak Djokovic
Daniil Medvedev
Alexander Zverev
Rafael Nadal
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Carlos Alcaraz
Andrey Rublev
Matteo Berrettini
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Casper Ruud
Cameron Norrie
Hubert Hurkacz
Jannik Sinner
Taylor Harry Fritz
Diego Schwartzman
Denis Shapovalov
Reilly Opelka
Pablo Carreno Busta
Roberto Bautista Agut
Grigor Dimitrov
Gael Monfils
Alex De Minaur
Marin Čilić
Karen Khachanov
Nikoloz Basilashvili
Frances Tiafoe
John Isner
Lorenzo Sonego
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Sebastian Korda
Miomir Kecmanovic
Botic Van De Zandschulp

Who are the top-seeded women's players at the 2022 French Open?

As of May 13, these are the top 32 women in the WTA rankings. As with the men's draw, players could move up in seeding to replace players who withdrew.