Mon May 26 13:00:00 UTC 2025: ## French Open 2025 Kicks Off Today: Alcaraz and Świątek Defend Titles, Sinner and Sabalenka Lead the Pack

**PARIS, FRANCE** – The clay courts of Stade Roland Garros are set to roar as the 2025 French Open begins today, May 25th, promising two weeks of thrilling tennis action culminating on June 8th. Following a heated Australian Open earlier this year, all eyes are on defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek as they aim to retain their coveted titles.

However, both champions face a tough road ahead, with Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka entering the tournament as the top seeds in the men’s and women’s brackets, respectively. The competition is fierce, and the tournament is poised to deliver numerous upsets and intense matches.

Alcaraz is coming off a recent victory against Sinner at the Italian Open, solidifying his status as a strong contender. With Alcaraz and Sinner on opposite sides of the draw, fans are eagerly anticipating a potential final showdown between the two.

American tennis hopes rest on the shoulders of Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, who are seeded second and third in the women’s bracket, while Taylor Fritz holds the No. 4 seed in the men’s bracket.

For viewers in the United States, live coverage begins bright and early at 5 a.m. ET each day. Streaming service Max will offer comprehensive coverage of every match. TNT and truTV will also broadcast select matches.

For cord-cutters, Sling TV’s Blue plan with a Max add-on offers a budget-friendly option, with a special promotion of 50% off the first month and $5 off subsequent months when subscribing to Max through Sling. DIRECTV is also offering a five-day free trial for new subscribers.

Tennis enthusiasts can catch all the action, with daily livestreams of every court available on Max. The tournament runs through June 8th, so fans should tune in to see who will emerge victorious on the Parisian clay.

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