Rafael Nadal’s journey to reclaim the clay court at Roland Garros is about to begin.
The 2024 French Open at Roland Garros is now in full swing, and Rafael Nadal is about to begin what could be his final attempt to take the Roland Garros title. Nadal, the record holder for most French Open titles (14), had to skip Roland Garros in 2023 due to injury. This comeback puts Rafa in an unfamiliar position as an unseeded underdog headed into the Slam. For his very first match at this year’s French Open, he’ll have to face No. 4 seed and Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev.
Nadal vs. Zverev will be the third match in the Day Session on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The Day 2 matches begin bright and early at 6 a.m. ET, but Nadal and Zverev aren’t expected to step onto the court until roughly 8:30 a.m. You can find the full order of play at Roland Garros here.
Are you ready to watch Rafael Nadal vs. Alexander Zverev at the 2024 French Open? Here’s everything you need to know about the tennis tournament at Roland Garros, including the full broadcast schedule, where to stream matches for free and more.
How to watch Nadavl vs. Zverev at the 2024 French Open:
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Date: Monday, May 27
Time: (Approximately) 8:30 a.m. ET
Location: Roland Garros, Paris, FR
Court: Court Philippe-Chatrier
Round: First Round
TV channel: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, VPN
When does Rafael Nadal play the French Open?
Nadal starts what may be his final French Open journey this Monday, May 27 in a high stakes match against Alexander Zverev.
What time will Nadal vs. Zverev start?
The Nadal vs. Zverev match will be played on Court Philippe-Chatrier in the men’s First Round of the day, which is expected to start roughly around 8:30 a.m. ET. The timing of the match will depend on when the two prior matches scheduled on Philippe-Chatrier conclude. You can find the exact order of play at Roland Garros here.
What channel is Nadal vs. Zverev on?
The channel you’ll need to tune into Nadal v. Zverev depends on when the match actually starts (and how long it lasts). This Monday, the US broadcast schedule for the French Open is as follows:
5 a.m.-3 p.m. – Tennis Channel
11 a.m.-3 p.m. – NBC
11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. – Peacock
With the match expected to start around 8:30, you’ll need access to the Tennis Channel to catch the beginning of the Nadal vs. Zverev battle. But if it lasts long enough, you should be able to switch over to Peacock to catch the end of it. Or, you could always catch an uninterrupted livestream of the tennis tournament with the help of a VPN — more on that below.
How to watch Nadal vs. Zverev live without cable:
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Fubo TV’s Elite tier will get you access to NBC, NBC Sports and the Tennis Channel, along with 200+ more live channels. At $90 per month, the live TV streaming service is definitely the priciest option on this list, but still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package, and is also a great option for NFL fans. So if you’re a sports fan looking for one simple subscription, Fubo might be it for you. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform offers a free trial period, so you can stream the start of the French Open totally free.
