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Gauff vs. Townsend: French Open Round 1 Showdown
26 May
Summary
- Coco Gauff, the No. 4 seed and defending champion, faces Townsend in the first round.
- The match begins today, May 26, at 9 a.m. ET, streaming on HBO Max.
- Defending men's champion Carlos Alcaraz is out due to injury.
The 2026 French Open commences today, May 26, with a notable first-round match featuring defending champion Coco Gauff against fellow American Taylor Townsend. Gauff, the No. 4 seed, enters the match as the favorite, though Townsend, a strong doubles player, has achieved significant wins recently. The match is scheduled to start at approximately 9 a.m. ET and will be broadcast on TNT and truTV, with comprehensive streaming coverage available on HBO Max.
Elsewhere in the men's draw, Jannik Sinner is positioned to potentially complete his career Grand Slam following the withdrawal of defending champion Carlos Alcaraz due to injury. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka returns as the world No. 1, while other top players like Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, and Iga Świątek are also participating. The tournament's schedule outlines a full slate of matches from May 26 through June 7, culminating in the men's and women's singles finals.
