After falling just short at the Italian Open, American tennis star Coco Gauff now has her eyes set on something bigger — the French Open.
Gauff is no stranger to the Roland-Garros stage, in fact, she enters this year’s tournament as the defending champion. The 22-year-old defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to claim the title in 2025, and she could make a back-to-back campaign this week.
Of course, Gauff will not have an easy route to the final. She’ll get started with a matchup against fellow American Taylor Townsend — the two have only faced off once before, with Townsend winning. Gauff could end up facing Amanda Anisimova or Sabalenka later in the draw.
Could Gauff become a back-to-back champion at Roland-Garros? Be sure to follow along.
Here’s everything you need to know about Coco Gauff’s next appearance at the French Open, including TV channel and streaming options for her first round match.
When is Coco Gauff’s next match at French Open 2026?
Coco Gauff will kick off her 2026 French Open campaign with a first-round matchup against Taylor Townsend.
The date and time of the match have not yet been announced.
Coco Gauff match schedule, results from French Open 2026
| Opponent | Round | Date, time (ET), result |
| Taylor Townsend | 1 | TBD |
| Dalma Galfi/Qualifier | 2 | TBD |
| TBD | 3 | TBD |
| TBD | 4 | TBD |
| TBD | QF | TBD |
How to watch Coco Gauff at the French Open 2026: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel(s): TNT, TruTV, Tennis Channel
- Live stream: DIRECTV, Max, Sling, fubo
The French Open is available for live TV broadcast on TNT and TruTV in the U.S. For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the grand slam tournament will also be available to watch live on Max with every match being shown.
Fans looking to watch the French Open for free can sign up to DIRECTV, who are currently offering a FREE trial to new customers.
Tennis Channel also has the first match of the day, plus doubles, juniors and TC Live at Roland-Garros for the first week of action. Fans can live stream through fubo, who are also offering a FREE trial to new subscribers. First-ball matches begin on Tennis Channel at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT.
French Open 2026 schedule
French Open 2026 schedule
Play gets underway 11 a.m. local time (5 a.m. ET) on all courts, except for Court Philippe Chatrier most days as the action starts an hour later on the showpiece court.
The women’s singles final will take place on June 6 and the men’s finals will be staged 24 hours later.
| Stage | Date | Start Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s & Women’s first round | Sunday, May 24 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s first round | Monday, May 25 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s first round | Tuesday, May 26 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s second round | Wednesday, May 27 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s second round | Thursday, May 28 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s third round | Friday, May 29 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s third round | Saturday, May 30 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s fourth round | Sunday, May 31 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s fourth round | Monday, June 1 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s quarterfinals | Tuesday, June 2 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s quarterfinals | Wednesday, June 3 | 5 a.m. |
| Women’s semifinals | Thursday, June 4 | 6 a.m. |
| Men’s semifinals | Friday, June 5 | 9 a.m. |
| Women’s final | Saturday, June 6 | 9 a.m. |
| Men’s final | Sunday, June 7 | 9 a.m. |
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