Despite some early exits and injury struggles this season, veteran tennis star Novak Djokovic is set to compete in the 2026 French Open.
Djokovic is amongst legends in the sport, sitting on 24 major singles titles throughout his lengthy career, and tied with Margaret Court for the all-time record. The 38-year-old has been plagued with a lingering shoulder issue in recent months though, and was forced to withdraw from tournaments in Miami, Monte Carlo and and Madrid.
Experts suspect Djokovic might struggle against younger stars at Roland-Garros, mainly because it’s a clay tournament. Either way, the Joker will open up his campaign against big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round. Jannik Sinner sits on the other half of the draw, meaning the two could potentially meet in final.
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Here’s everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic’s next appearance at the French Open, including schedule and latest results from the grand slam.
When is Novak Djokovic’s next match at French Open 2026?
Novak Djokovic will open the first round of the 2026 Roland Garros with a matchup against French player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Sunday, May 24.
The pair are expected to take to the court around 2:15 p.m. ET.
Novak Djokovic match schedule, results from French Open 2026
| Opponent | Round | Date, time (ET), result |
| Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard | 1 | Sun, May 24 (2:15 p.m. ET) |
| Valentin Royer/Qualifier | 2 | TBD |
| TBD | 3 | TBD |
| TBD | 4 | TBD |
| TBD | QF | TBD |
How to watch Novak Djokovic at 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
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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