The showcase court will then hand over to Djokovic, who faces home hope Valentin Royer in what promises to be a highly charged atmosphere. The day session will be bookended by a fascinating night-session encounter, with Czech talent Tomas Machac taking on world No. 3 Alexander Zverev under the lights.<\/p>\n
Around the outer courts, eyes will be on Court Suzanne-Lenglen for a packed schedule featuring Casper Ruud, Alex de Minaur, and Elena Rybakina.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, British interest shifts to Court 13, where Francesca Jones<\/a> looks to extend her fairytale run.After stunning Beatriz Haddad Maia to claim her first Grand Slam main draw victory<\/a>, the British No. 4 faces a stern test against the resilient 27th seed Marie Bouzkova<\/a>.When does Swiatek play?<\/p>\n The world No. 3 opens the day’s action on Court Philippe-Chatrier, looking to maintain her grip on the Parisian clay surface as she continues her quest for another Grand Slam title. <\/p>\n Swiatek did not have the smoothest warm-up on the dirt ahead of Roland-Garros, but the forecasted high temperatures, and a quicker surface, could heavily favour her heavy, top-spin style.<\/p>\n Her second-round match against Czech qualifier Bejlek – who is fresh off a confident straight-set dismantling of Sloane Stephens in her opener – is scheduled to get underway at 11:00 UK time.<\/p>\n Swiatek ‘really happy’ to start French Open campaign with impressive win<\/p>\n Video credit: SNTV<\/p>\n When does Djokovic play?<\/p>\n The former champion features in the third match of the day session on Court Philippe-Chatrier, following the conclusion of Svitolina’s match against Quevedo. <\/p>\n Djokovic comes into the tournament carrying immense pressure, particularly as he is yet to lift a trophy this season. <\/p>\n He will face French home hope Valentin Royer, who will undoubtedly have a vociferous Paris crowd squarely behind him on the main showcase court. <\/p>\n Djokovic can be expected to walk out during the peak of the afternoon heat, likely around 14:30 UK time.<\/p>\n Highlights: Djokovic begins French Open campaign with win after early scare<\/p>\n Video credit: TNT Sports<\/p>\n When do De Minaur, Rybakina and Ruud play?<\/p>\n All three top-10 heavyweights are slated for a blockbuster, star-studded line-up on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, where play is set to get underway from 10:00 UK time. De Minaur kicks things off in the opening match at 10:00 UK time, facing a tricky encounter against rising Belgian talent Alexander Blockx.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ruud will follow immediately after on the secondary showcase court. He will look to assert his clay-court dominance in what promises to be an intense baseline battle against Hamad Medjedovic.<\/p>\n Elena Rybakina<\/a> is scheduled as the third match of the day on Suzanne-Lenglen. The world No. 2 will look to navigate a quick turnaround against the resilient Yuliia Starodubtseva, likely taking the court at around 13:30 UK time. Second seed Rybakina happy to advance in ‘tough conditions’ at Roland-Garros<\/p>\n Video credit: SNTV<\/p>\n Court Philippe-Chatrier (from 11:00 UK time)<\/p>\n Sara Bejlek v Iga SwiatekElina Svitolina v Kaylah QuevedoValentin Royer v Novak Djokovic<\/p>\n Night Session (Not before 19:15)<\/p>\n Tomas Machac v Alexander Zverev<\/p>\n Court Suzanne-Lenglen (from 10:00 UK time)<\/p>\n Alex de Minaur v Alexander BlockxCasper Ruud v Hamad MedjedovicYuliia Starodubtseva v Elena RybakinaJasmine Paolini v Solana Sierra<\/p>\n Court 13 (from 10:00 UK time)<\/p>\n Francesca Jones v Marie BouzkovaHow to watch the French Open<\/p>\n You can watch every day of the French Open live on TNT Sports.<\/p>\n It will be available to stream both live and on-demand on HBO Max<\/a>.Follow live text coverageTNT Sports is providing live text coverage of every day at the French Open. 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