Exciting Matches Ahead at 2025 French Open Second Round

PARIS, France — The second round of the 2025 French Open is set to bring thrilling matchups as top players gear up for competition at Roland Garros.

Starting Thursday, top-ranked Jannik Sinner faces French veteran Richard Gasquet, who will retire following this tournament. Sinner, who has shown excellent form, is favored to win despite Gasquet’s home crowd support.

In another highly anticipated match, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic is set to take on Corentin Moutet. Djokovic is expected to continue his dominance after recently winning his 100th title and coming off a morale-boosting victory at the Geneva Open.

Meanwhile, 38-year-old Gael Monfils aims to defeat fifth seed Jack Draper after a grueling five-set victory in the first round. Monfils has faced challenges against higher-ranked players in Grand Slams, losing 13 of 15 matches, raising questions about his endurance against Draper, who has performed well this season.

Younger talents are also making waves, with 18-year-old Joao Fonseca thrilling fans after defeating world No. 28 Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets. Fonseca will now face Pierre-Hugues Herbert, where he is projected to win based on his current form.

Amid the excitement, world No. 2 Coco Gauff will concentrate on her match against 18-year-old Tereza Valentova, a junior Grand Slam champion. Gauff’s consistent performances on clay make her the favorite despite her opponent’s past successes.

As these players battle for advancement, tennis enthusiasts can expect a packed schedule, with action commencing at 5 a.m. ET. Viewers can catch all the matches live on TNT and via streaming on Max.