On the second day of the French Open (Monday, May 25), the Parisian crowd is in for a treat. While Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are not on court today, the program is packed with fantastic matchups, headlined by a prime-time French tennis festival.
Mannarino vs Humbert
This French derby features a clash of different generations and playing styles. Adrian Mannarino, known for his unpredictable flat shots and tactical intelligence, faces Ugo Humbert, whose explosive left-handed groundstrokes and aggressive serve dictate the pace. Their encounters have always been full of suspense, and this duel represents the peak of tennis drama, where experience seeks to find a solution for the modern, powerful game of the young French star.
Monfils and Gaston Set for Chatrier Showdown
As expected, organizers have chosen an all-French derby for the exclusive Night Session at 8:15 PM. Veteran showman Gael Monfils will face off against his talented younger compatriot, Hugo Gaston.
This match is guaranteed to feature a packed stadium, electric atmosphere, and incredible shot-making, as both players are known for playing to the crowd and performing on the biggest stages.
Favorites in Action: Ruud, Rublev, Hurkacz, and Shelton
The daytime program is equally exciting, with several top seeds and rising stars stepping onto the clay:
- Casper Ruud, a two-time Roland Garros finalist, begins his campaign around 2:00 PM against the dangerous Roman Safiullin.
- The formidable Andrey Rublev takes the court at 2:30 PM against young Peruvian talent Ignacio Buse.
- American sensation Ben Shelton will face Spaniard Daniel Merida Aguilar at 4:00 PM.
- Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz faces a tricky test against clay-court specialist Jaume Munar (around 1:00 PM).
Don’t miss the return of the legendary Stan Wawrinka, the 2015 champion, who plays Dutch player Jesper De Jong around 12:30 PM.
Key Match Schedule (ATP Singles – May 25)
Here is the schedule for the most important matches of the day (times are subject to change based on previous match durations):
| Start Time | Player 1 | Player 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | P. Carreno-Busta (ESP) | J. Lehecka (CZE) |
| 11:00 AM | M. Fucsovics (HUN) | M. Berrettini (ITA) |
| 11:00 AM | A. De Minaur (AUS) | T. Samuel (GBR) |
| 12:30 PM | S. Wawrinka (SUI) | J. De Jong (NED) |
| 12:30 PM | F. Tiafoe (USA) | E. Spizzirri (USA) |
| 1:00 PM | J. Munar (ESP) | H. Hurkacz (POL) |
| 2:00 PM | C. Ruud (NOR) | R. Safiullin (RUS) |
| 2:30 PM | I. Buse (PER) | A. Rublev (RUS) |
| 3:00 PM | U. Humbert (FRA) | A. Mannarino (FRA) |
| 4:00 PM | D. Merida Aguilar (ESP) | B. Shelton (USA) |
| 4:00 PM | F. Cerundolo (ARG) | B. Van De Zandschulp (NED) |
| 8:15 PM | H. Gaston (FRA) | G. Monfils (FRA) |
Follow all live results and read more details about the tournament in our Main Roland Garros 2026 Guide
