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French Open Kicks Off in Paris with Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina Favored to Win

The French Open, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, is set to take place from May 28 to June 11, 2023, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

28 May 2023 · 22:31 UTC

Defending champion Rafael Nadal has had to withdraw due to injury, leaving 20-year-old Carlos Alcarez as the favorite for the men's title.

On the women's side, Iga Swiatek is the player to beat, despite her recent thigh injury scare.

The French Open will be broadcast on Eurosport with a subscription costing £6.99-a-month or £59.99 for an annual pass.

The tournament will also be livestreamed through the discovery+ app and website.

The prize money for the tournament is €2.3million for the champion, with the winner of the men's and women's doubles receiving €590,000.

There will be 10 morning sessions and 10 night sessions, with play starting at 10am BST.

The British players in the main draw include Cameron Norrie, Jack Draper, and Dan Evans.

Andy Murray has already turned his attention to Wimbledon and is currently seeded 13th in the men's singles draw.

In the women's singles draw, Iga Swiatek is the favorite to win the tournament, followed by Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina.

In the men's singles draw, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev are also favorites to win the tournament.

The latest odds for the French Open in men's and women's singles are provided, with Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina having the best chances to win.