French Open, Day 2 schedule: Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina aim strong start
Day 2 of the French Open 2026 brings a packed slate of opening-round action with top stars beginning their campaigns across all three show courts. Iga Swiątek and Elena Rybakina headline the action on Centre Court as they launch their title bids in Paris.
Day 2 of the French Open 2026 at Roland Garros continues the opening-round action with several big names set to light up the clay-court major.
On Court Philippe-Chatrier, World No.3 Iga Swiatek headlines the day as she opens her title bid against Emerson Jones, with the Polish star once again expected to set the standard on her favourite surface. Swiatek has won the title four times and is one of the strongest contenders to win the trophy.
Second on Chatrier, World No.2 Elena Rybakina begins her campaign against Veronika Erjavec, aiming for a strong start in a draw filled with dangerous floaters. The home crowd will then turn its attention to an all-French clash between Ugo Humbert and Adrian Mannarino, before the night session brings added entertainment as Hugo Gaston faces veteran Gael Monfils.
On Court Suzanne-Lenglen, action continues with Arthur Rinderknech taking on Jurij Rodionov, followed by Elina Svitolina against Anna Bondar. Rising stars and seeded players collide as Amanda Anisimova meets Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah, while Ben Shelton faces Daniel Merida in one of the more intriguing matchups of the day.
At Court Simonne-Mathieu, Jasmine Paolini opens her campaign against Dayana Yastremska, while former champion Stan Wawrinka takes on Jesper de Jong. Casper Ruud begins his French Open journey against Roman Safiullin, and Karolina Muchova rounds off the day’s schedule against Anastasia Zakharova.
Here’s the schedule for Day 2 of the French Open 2026
Court Philippe-Chatrier
- Emerson Jones vs (3) Iga Swiatek
- Veronika Erjavec vs (2) Elena Rybakina
- (32) Ugo Humbert vs Adrian Mannarino
- Not before 11:45 PM - Hugo Gaston vs Gael Monfils
Court Suzanne-Lenglen
- (22) Arthur Rinderknech vs Jurij Rodionov
- (7) Elina Svitolina vs Anna Bondar
- Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah vs (6) Amanda Anisimova
- Daniel Merida vs (5) Ben Shelton
Court Simonne-Mathieu
- (13) Jasmine Paolini vs Dayana Yastremska
- Stan Wawrinka vs Jesper de Jong
- (15) Casper Ruud vs Roman Safiullin
- Anastasia Zakharova vs (10) Karolina Muchova
Day 2 of the French Open 2026 at Roland Garros continues the opening-round action with several big names set to light up the clay-court major.
On Court Philippe-Chatrier, World No.3 Iga Swiatek headlines the day as she opens her title bid against Emerson Jones, with the Polish star once again expected to set the standard on her favourite surface. Swiatek has won the title four times and is one of the strongest contenders to win the trophy.
Second on Chatrier, World No.2 Elena Rybakina begins her campaign against Veronika Erjavec, aiming for a strong start in a draw filled with dangerous floaters. The home crowd will then turn its attention to an all-French clash between Ugo Humbert and Adrian Mannarino, before the night session brings added entertainment as Hugo Gaston faces veteran Gael Monfils.
On Court Suzanne-Lenglen, action continues with Arthur Rinderknech taking on Jurij Rodionov, followed by Elina Svitolina against Anna Bondar. Rising stars and seeded players collide as Amanda Anisimova meets Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah, while Ben Shelton faces Daniel Merida in one of the more intriguing matchups of the day.
At Court Simonne-Mathieu, Jasmine Paolini opens her campaign against Dayana Yastremska, while former champion Stan Wawrinka takes on Jesper de Jong. Casper Ruud begins his French Open journey against Roman Safiullin, and Karolina Muchova rounds off the day’s schedule against Anastasia Zakharova.
Here’s the schedule for Day 2 of the French Open 2026
Court Philippe-Chatrier
- Emerson Jones vs (3) Iga Swiatek
- Veronika Erjavec vs (2) Elena Rybakina
- (32) Ugo Humbert vs Adrian Mannarino
- Not before 11:45 PM - Hugo Gaston vs Gael Monfils
Court Suzanne-Lenglen
- (22) Arthur Rinderknech vs Jurij Rodionov
- (7) Elina Svitolina vs Anna Bondar
- Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah vs (6) Amanda Anisimova
- Daniel Merida vs (5) Ben Shelton
Court Simonne-Mathieu
- (13) Jasmine Paolini vs Dayana Yastremska
- Stan Wawrinka vs Jesper de Jong
- (15) Casper Ruud vs Roman Safiullin
- Anastasia Zakharova vs (10) Karolina Muchova
