The French Open 2025 delivers several big names today with Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff all in action on a stacked day five.
There’s British interest with Jack Draper, who is hoping to extend his early momentum when he headlines tonight’s Philippe-Chatrier slot against Gael Monfils, in what promises to be an electric atmosphere with the boisterous crowd likely to play a role.
“In a three-set match for instance, I'm usually quite aggressive and quite full on all the time, whereas in Grand Slams you just can't be like that,” Draper said in his change in mindset. "I did a really good job of staying calm and knowing that my tennis was going to click into place.”
While Katie Boulter, Sonay Kartal, Jacob Fearnley and Cam Norrie also hope to advance and continue the early British momentum in Paris.
Follow all the latest updates, scores, results and analysis from another gripping day of clay court tennis below:
French Open 2025 - Day 5
- French Open 2025 - Day 5 order of play
- Emma Raducanu felt ‘exposed’ by Iga Swiatek in French Open thrashing
- Jack Draper faces French favourite Gael Monfils in mouthwatering evening slot - from 19:15 BST
- Katie Boulter returns against Madison Keys with more British interest today with Cam Norrie and Jacob Fearnley
Jannik Sinner 4-1 Richard Gasquet*
13:37 , Harry Latham-CoyleCr-r-runch! A thumping forehand winner from Jannik Sinner leaves Richard Gasquet without a hope. The world No 1 is starting to really strut his stuff.
Jannik Sinner* 3-1 Richard Gasquet
13:34 , Harry Latham-CoyleA spot of cruelty from Jannik Sinner, not respecting his elders in making Richard Gasquet charge hither and thither to retrieve a series of controlled, composed plants around the court. A drop shot eventually proves too well weighted for Gasquet to get to.
15-30 becomes 15-40 as Sinner lands a lob in the back corner to take control of the point. A flashed forehand across his face sees an opportunity to break pass him by...but he’s there at the second attempt, Gasquet unable to get the loft he needs on a forehand from very, very deep in the court. First blood to the Italian.
Jannik Sinner 2-1 Richard Gasquet*
13:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleNo reason to fret or fear on serve for Jannik Sinner in the early going. A hold to love.
Jannik Sinner* 1-1 Richard Gasquet
13:26 , Harry Latham-CoyleWarm applause around Philippe-Chatrier as Richard Gasquet’s languid forehand just about flicks the white stuff at the back of the court with Jannik Sinner beaten. All square.
Jannik Sinner 1-0 Richard Gasquet*
13:24 , Harry Latham-CoyleA solid start on serve from Jannik Sinner, rapidly to an opening hold.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in Paris, Alexander Zverev has tied things up against Jesper de Jong - 6-1 in the second with the German looking much more like himself.
Jannik Sinner vs Richard Gasquet up next
13:18 , Harry Latham-CoyleIs this the end for Richard Gasquet? The veteran Frenchman has a date with Jannik Sinner this afternoon, perhaps the last chance for Roland Garros fans to see that glorious backhand in earnest as the 38-year-old prepares to bow out from tennis. Could he spring a shock against the world No 1 to prolong his journey?
Alexander Bublik dumps out Alex de Minaur
13:02 , Harry Latham-CoyleWhat a win that is from Alexander Bublik, dead and buried at two sets down but roaring back to knock out the ninth seed. Jakub Mensik or Henrique Rocha, who are off to a fifth set themselves, await.
Jessica Pegula progresses
12:58 , Harry Latham-CoyleIs this the year that Jessica Pegula goes deep at the French Open? The third seed doesn’t have a particularly great record on clay, but her run to the US Open final last year showed that she’s got the game to contend with Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and the rest at the pointy end of grand slams. She’s into the third round with a straight sets victory against Ann Li.
Arthur Fils hits back
12:55 , Harry Latham-CoyleWell, it was fun while it lasted for Jaume Munar - a double fault allows Arthur Fils to hit back after an exocet of an overhead had earned him a break point.
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12:49 , Harry Latham-CoyleCor, that’s pretty useful from Jaume Munar, too - a De Jong-esque forehand played with fury and fabulous style on the hop to break the serve of Arthur Fils early in the third. The Spaniard races over to his chair in another expression of the energy left in the legs.
Jesper de Jong takes first set from Alexander Zverev
12:46 , Harry Latham-CoyleProblems, problems for Alexander Zverev - he pays for his slow start as Jesper de Jong takes the opening set 6-3. How about this for a passing shot from the Dutchman?
INSANE shot by Jesper De Jong 🤯#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/pjudS9seLe
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Alexander Bublik and Alex de Minaur into fifth set
12:39 , Harry Latham-CoyleMeanwhile, over on court No 14, Alex de Minaur could be the latest seed to fall - the Australian looked to be cruising at 6-2, 6-2 but Alexander Bublik has battled back to level the match and then break his opponent in the fifth.
Arthur Fils goes two sets up on Jaume Munar
12:32 , Harry Latham-CoyleThe crowd are into the contest on Suzanne Lenglen, an emphatic overhead from Arthur Fils eliciting a mighty reaction in the terraces as he closes in on the second set. The 14th seed was given a tricky draw in Nicolas Jarry, always a real danger on clay, in round one but came through in four sets, and he’s now two up in his second-round encounter.
Jaume Munar will need to win the next three to reach the third round of a grand slam for the first time. This is his fifth appearance at this stage at Roland Garros - it’s a tough hurdle to clear.
Alexander Zverev behind early
12:25 , Harry Latham-CoyleAlexander Zverev, the third seed, has been slow out of the blocks against Jesper de Jong, taking four games to get on the board. He trails 4-2 needing a break back to avoid the first set falling against him.
Off to a tie break...
12:23 , Harry Latham-CoyleThey could be here all day, these two - a second set, a second tie break as Arthur Fils soaks up the roars of the home fans after holding.
Arthur Fils in a battle
12:16 , Harry Latham-CoyleIt’s competitive stuff between France’s Arthur Fils and Jaume Munar of Spain so far - the first set went to a tie break and last an hour and 20 minutes, and we’ve got extra tennis in the second too, after Munar breaks back to level things up at 5-all.
Still to come...
12:07 , Harry Latham-CoyleHere’s a reminder of what is to come on a properly busy day at Roland Garros...
French Open order of play and day five schedule including Novak Djokovic
Sonay Kartal exits French Open
11:53 , Harry Latham-CoyleA puff of chalk is excellent news for Sonay Kartal, dicing with danger as she wrong-foots her opponent with a cross-court forehand but successfully finding the line to save match point No 4 of her service game.
But she’ll have to save another...and that backhand is wide! Marie Bouzkova is through to the third round of the French Open for a second year in a row. 6-1, 6-4 - Kartal had her moments and will rue her failure to stay strong on serve, but Bouzkova was impressive there. She’ll have to be better next up - her opponent is likely to be Coco Gauff...
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11:48 , Harry Latham-CoyleA golden opportunity to take us to extra games is passed up by Sonay Kartal, putting a little too much oomph into an approaching forehand having opened up the angle to beat Marie Bouzkova.
The Czech earns a third match point but then strands herself betwixt and between on her way to the net, allowing Kartal to smuggle a half-volley on her backhand side past her. A good game, this.
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11:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleA bludgeoned backhand flies long for Sonay Kartal, setting up two match points for Marie Bouzkova. The first is saved with some sharp work at the net, before a Bouzkova backhand clips the cord and falls back on her side of the court.
Kartal remains alive, then. The pair trade points and we are back to deuce.
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11:39 , Harry Latham-CoyleMarie Bouzkova guts out a hold, putting Sonay Kartal in a predicament. She’ll serve to stay in the tournament and could do with finding her fluency with balls in hand.
Sonay Kartal breaks again
11:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleA third break of the set for Sonay Kartal, though her problem is that Marie Bouzkova has so far replied in kind. A good run here could see the Brit break into the world’s top 50, though she’s just not finding her consistency - Bouzkova levels again at 4-4 as a double fault completes a sloppy service game. She already has a set in her pocket, too, of course.
Mirra Andreeva seals victory!
11:26 , Harry Latham-Coyle6-3, 6-4 - a tidy bit of work from Mirra Andreeva, getting revenge on her US Open conqueror with a rock solid showing. It’ll be Yulia Putintseva or Joanna Garland next for the sixth seed, who will be eyeing a deep run.
Mirra Andreeva a game away
11:23 , Harry Latham-CoyleSuperb from Mirra Andreeva, zipping across to the right corner to pop a beautifully-judged passing shot beyond Ashlyn Krueger with the American ahead in the point. 0-40...and a break that leaves the Russian four points from victory at 5-4 in the second.
Sonay Kartal on the move!
11:19 , Harry Latham-CoyleMuch more like it from Sonay Kartal, breaking twice in the second set. She fails to back the first up but cracks the serve of Marie Bouzkova after an errant forehand.
Mark Petchey says tennis has ‘changed massively’ since Emma Raducanu won US Open
11:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleEmma Raducanu’s coach Mark Petchey has warned her that tennis has moved on since she won the US Open four years ago.
British No 2 Raducanu was dismantled 6-1 6-2 by reigning champion Iga Swiatek in the second round of the French Open on Wednesday.
It was a slight improvement on her 6-1 6-0 thrashing by Swiatek at the Australian Open, but the 22-year-old has won just one of her nine career matches against top-five players and was also trounced 6-1 6-2 by world No 2 Coco Gauff in Rome earlier this month.
Petchey, who is also working as a pundit for TNT Sports’ coverage of Roland Garros, has told Raducanu – currently ranked 41 – that she cannot afford to live in the past if she wants to climb back into the top 20.
Raducanu’s coach explains why she has struggled since breakthrough US Open triumph
Sonay Kartal a set down
10:57 , Harry Latham-CoyleNot Sonay Kartal’s finest work so far - a double fault seals a 6-1 first set for Marie Bouzkova. Can the Brit bounce back?
Mirra Andreeva wraps up the first set
10:49 , Harry Latham-CoyleAnd away she powers! Mirra Andreeva is in the mood now, beginning to express herself with her groundstrokes and sending Ashlyn Krueger spinning around the court. The first set is hers at 6-3 in relatively brisk fashion.
It’s not looking quite so promising for Sonay Kartal - she’s finally on the board after holding serve at the third attempt with Marie Bouzkova 4-1 in front.
Mirra Andreeva hits back
10:38 , Harry Latham-CoyleImpressive stuff from Mirra Andreeva, who has settled after a shaky start. She breaks back to square affairs at 3-apiece, and is beginning to find her serving range, too, cracking an ace down the centre. She nudges in front.
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10:23 , Harry Latham-CoyleAlso behind early is Great Britain’s Sonay Kartal - Marie Bouzkova has taken the second of two break points in the opening game.
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10:22 , Harry Latham-CoyleIt’s a good start from Krueger, too, breaking the serve of Andreeva immediately. She then battles to a hold despite the Russian teenager earning a break point with a delightful drop shot and fierce forehand flashed down the line.
Mirra Andreeva takes on Ashlyn Krueger
10:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleThere’s an intriguing little match on Court Simonne Mathieu, with sixth seed Mirra Andreeva taking on Ashlyn Krueger. You may recall that the American stunned the rising star at the US Open last year in the second round - can she repeat the trick?
French Open 2025: Men’s and Women’s seeds list and tracker
10:09 , Harry Latham-CoyleThe first players of the day are out on court. Want to track the fortunes of each and every seed in both singles draws this year? This should be handy...
Allez Les Bleus
10:05 , Harry Latham-CoyleIt’s a big day for the home fans in Paris, all of Arthur Fils, Corentin Moutet, Ugo Humbert, Richard Gasquet and Gael Monfils in marquee matches at Roland Garros. One suspects today may mark Gasquet’s farewell to the French Open - the veteran will retire from tennis after this tournament and shocking Jannik Sinner may prove beyond him. But with the crowd behind him, could he have one more shock in store?...
Emma Raducanu's coach hits out at critics over Briton's work ethic
09:55 , Jack Rathborn“If anyone has watched Iga’s losses over the European clay court season, the players that have beaten her have played absolutely lights out tennis. Although everyone says Iga’s form is bad, I didn’t actually think that and she proved it yesterday,” Mark Petchey, who is coaching Raducanu currently, told TNT Sports.
“On hard courts and grass is a lot closer compared to where Emma was in Australia against Iga, but against Iga and Coco, she knows what she has to do and it will take a long time. My mantra to her has been ‘You are starting your career now. Everyone is judging you on what happened in 2021 but the reality is, I want to see you building a career here where people judge you in two years.’
“I’m a little tired of hearing people say that she doesn't work hard, but I spent ten months with her in 2020, and I've spent every day that I can with her since Miami, and not once has she not put in a full day shift. Whether there are areas that together, we can help her be crystalise more gains in the fitness or the tennis or whatever, but in terms of turning up every day and putting in a good shift, she's done it every single time. So, I'd like to bury that myth where it belongs.”
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Emma Raducanu's coach highlights areas to improve after Iga Swiatek loss
09:48 , Jack Rathborn“Since Miami when we improvised and I started helping Emma, I said she needs to start closing the gap between the best players. She doesn’t need me to sit between 20-50 in the world and if I’m not the best choice, she needs to find the best choice,” Mark Petchey, who is coaching Raducanu, told TNT Sports.
“On this court, Iga is 23 straight wins - you don’t put those streaks together at a Major if your game isn’t so difficult to play against. It was clearly going to be the ultimate test for Emma yesterday.
“From my point of view, it’s tough on Emma as I still feel everyone is living in 2021. The games have changed massively, the balls are four times heavier than back in 2021 and Emma isn’t the biggest hitter out there. If you can’t put the ball through the court on a windy, heavy clay court day against someone like Iga, you’re going to get into all sorts of trouble.”
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Ons Jabeur hits out at French Open chiefs as women’s night session snub continues
09:38 , Harry Latham-CoyleOns Jabeur has criticised Roland Garros chiefs for snubbing women’s tennis, saying: “I don’t think they have daughters!”
The French Open introduced night-session matches in 2021 but they have almost exclusively featured a men’s singles match.
Last year all 11 prime-time TV slot matches featured men and the five so far this year have followed suit.
Ons Jabeur hits out at French Open chiefs as women’s night session snub continues
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French Open 2025: Early matches to look out for on Day 5
09:15 , Jack RathbornHere are some of the early matches at Roland Garros to keep an eye on:
Aussie De Minaur faces Bublik, while home favourite Arthur Fils takes on Jaume Munar.
Briton Sonay Kartal is in action against Marie Bouzkova too. And Mirra Andreeva, the No. 6 seed, will take on Ashlyn Krueger.
Casper Ruud hits out at ATP's ranking system
09:07 , Jack RathbornTwo-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud said the ATP's ranking system was like a "rat race" as players felt compelled to compete in the tour's mandatory events even if they are carrying injuries.
Seventh seed Ruud crashed out of the French Open on Wednesday after losing to unseeded Nuno Borges in the second round, with the Norwegian saying he had been struggling with knee pain that restricted his movement.
Asked if the busy tennis calendar made it difficult to take time off and fully heal an injury, the 26-year-old told reporters that players' rankings would take a hit if they skipped mandatory events.
"Well, it's kind of like a rat race when it comes to the rankings, as well," he said. "You feel you're obligated to play with certain rules that the ATP have set up with the mandatory events.
"You feel like you lose a lot if you don't show up and play... the punishments are quite hard, in terms of everyone else will play, gain points, and you won't."
Katie Boulter vs Madison Keys start time: When is French Open match?
08:32 , Jack RathbornKatie Boulter takes on Madison Keys at the French Open as the British No 1 looks to build on her first main draw win at Roland Garros.
Boulter claimed her first victory on the Paris clay as she defeated Carole Monnet 6-7 6-1 6-1 and said it was a victory she “would not forget”.
“Sometimes I find it really difficult on this surface,” Boulter said, “I persevered and tried my hardest to bring some good tennis and obviously my first Roland Garros win, you never forget those ones.”
Up next for the British No 1 is a date with Australian Open champion Keys, who is a former semi-finalist at the French Open with that result coming in 2022.
It will be the first time the players have met, and the second-round match has been given top billing after it was scheduled on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Katie Boulter vs Madison Keys start time: When is French Open match?
Jack Draper vs Gael Monfils start time: When is French Open blockbuster?
08:31 , Jack RathbornJack Draper battles home favourite Gael Monfils at the French Open on Thursday as the fifth seed looks to progress to the third round for the first time.
The British No 1 defeated Italy’s Mattia Bellucci on Tuesday 3-6 6-1 6-4 6-2 to claim his first main draw win at Roland Garros.
And Draper will now face the hugely popular veteran Monfils. The 38-year-old survived a five-set battle against Hugo Dellien, fighting back from the brink of defeat to win 4-6 3-6 6-1 7-6 6-1.
“To win my first match here feels amazing,” Draper said. “Obviously want to keep on going, want to keep on improving as the tournament goes on.”
Jack Draper vs Gael Monfils start time: When is French Open blockbuster?
Carlos Alcaraz shows off football skills in French Open win over Fabian Marozsan
08:30 , Jack RathbornCarlos Alcaraz brought football and fun to the French Open as he kept his title defence on track against tricky Hungarian Fabian Marozsan.
The Spaniard, bidding to become the first man to retain the Roland Garros crown since compatriot Rafael Nadal in 2020, beat world number 56 Marozsan 6-1 4-6 6-1 6-2.
Alcaraz was being watched by Paris St Germain stars Nuno Mendes and Goncalo Ramos, just four days before their Champions League final against Inter Milan.
Liverpool title winner Cody Gakpo was also in attendance so Alcaraz, always the entertainer, showed off his skills with some keep-ups and a neat volley to a ball kid.
“Sometimes it is difficult to have fun on the court when you’re suffering out there. It depends on the opponent as well,” he said.
Carlos Alcaraz shows off football skills in French Open win over Fabian Marozsan
Emma Raducanu felt ‘exposed’ by Iga Swiatek in French Open thrashing
08:29 , Jack RathbornEmma Raducanu said she felt “exposed” by Iga Swiatek as the four-time French Open champion improved her winning record against the Briton to 5-0 with a one-sided 6-1, 6-2 victory at Roland Garros.
Raducanu said the nature of her latest defeat to Swiatek highlighted the “holes” in her game on clay and felt the difference in experience played a part during the second-round match. While Swiatek has won the last three titles in Paris, winning 23 matches in a row, Raducanu was playing on Court Philippe-Chatrier for the first time and struggled to assert herself.
“It was tough. I think in the beginning of the match it was pretty tight. As it went on, I think she grew in confidence. I just felt a bit exposed. It was a difficult one,” Raducanu said.
Emma Raducanu felt ‘exposed’ by Iga Swiatek in French Open thrashing
Casper Ruud hits out at rankings ‘rat race’ after shock French Open exit
08:29 , Jack RathbornTwo-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud said the ATP Tour's ranking system is like a "rat race" with players compelled to compete in the tour's mandatory events even if they are carrying injuries.
Seventh seed Ruud crashed out of the French Open after losing to unseeded Nuno Borges in the second round, with the Norwegian saying he had been struggling with knee pain that restricted his movement.
Asked if the busy tennis calendar made it difficult to take time off and fully heal an injury, the 26-year-old told reporters that players' rankings would take a hit if they skipped mandatory events.
"Well, it's kind of like a rat race when it comes to the rankings, as well," he said. "You feel you're obligated to play with certain rules that the ATP have set up with the mandatory events.
"You feel like you lose a lot if you don't show up and play... the punishments are quite hard, in terms of everyone else will play, gain points, and you won't."
Casper Ruud hits out at rankings ‘rat race’ after shock French Open exit
French Open 2025 - Day 5 order of play
08:28 , Jack RathbornFrench Open order of play (Thursday 29 May)
all times BST
Court Philippe-Chatrier (start 11:00)
Ann Li (USA) vs. Jessica Pegula (USA) [3]
Jannik Sinner (ITA) [1] vs. Richard Gasquet (FRA)
Madison Keys (USA) [7] vs. Katie Boulter (GBR)
Night session, not before 19:15
Gaël Monfils (FRA) vs. Jack Draper (GBR) [5]
French Open order of play and day five schedule including Novak Djokovic
