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In 2025, TNT Sports took over broadcasting rights of the tennis‘s second grand slam of the year, the French Open at Roland Garros, from NBC.
There was a flurry of excitement and a lot of information released beforehand on who would be the broadcast personalities and analysts in a reimagined way of covering the event.
TNT Sports kicked off the 10-year broadcasting deal, featuring Sloane Stephens and Venus Williams, and earned rave reviews.
MORE: Former WTA World No. 1 Ash Barty answers quickly when asked about a tennis comeback
This year, Stephens and Williams may be wildcards in the French Open draw. TNT, which prided itself on getting younger talent, may be on the hunt for new media personalities. Perhaps that’s why we have not heard anything.
The network knows it will unlikely be able to top last year’s men’s final since Carlos Alcaraz is out of the tournament.
MORE: Marta Kostyuk wins but the postmatch Madrid Open drama steals the show
Coco Gauff will be vying to defend her title, and Jannik Sinner is shooting for a win to complete his Career Grand Slam.
Jun 7, 2025; Paris, FR; Coco Gauff of the United States warms up prior to the start of the womenís singles final against Aryna Sabalenka on day 14 at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Qualifying will begin on May 18. The main draw ceremony is expected to occur on May 22.
Singles draw play begins on May 25, doubles on May 28, and mixed doubles on June 1.
The women’s singles final will be on June 6 followed by the men’s singles final on June 7.
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There was a flurry of excitement and a lot of information released beforehand on who would be the broadcast personalities and analysts in a reimagined way of covering the event.
TNT Sports kicked off the 10-year broadcasting deal, featuring Sloane Stephens and Venus Williams, and earned rave reviews.
MORE: Former WTA World No. 1 Ash Barty answers quickly when asked about a tennis comeback
Three weeks away and no news from TNT Sports
This year, Stephens and Williams may be wildcards in the French Open draw. TNT, which prided itself on getting younger talent, may be on the hunt for new media personalities. Perhaps that’s why we have not heard anything.
The network knows it will unlikely be able to top last year’s men’s final since Carlos Alcaraz is out of the tournament.
MORE: Marta Kostyuk wins but the postmatch Madrid Open drama steals the show
What we know about the 2026 French Open
Coco Gauff will be vying to defend her title, and Jannik Sinner is shooting for a win to complete his Career Grand Slam.
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Jun 7, 2025; Paris, FR; Coco Gauff of the United States warms up prior to the start of the womenís singles final against Aryna Sabalenka on day 14 at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Qualifying will begin on May 18. The main draw ceremony is expected to occur on May 22.
Singles draw play begins on May 25, doubles on May 28, and mixed doubles on June 1.
The women’s singles final will be on June 6 followed by the men’s singles final on June 7.
Continue reading...
