The second Grand Slam of the year, The French Open (also known as Roland Garros) is being held May 26th – June 10th, 2024 in Paris, France. It is the world’s premier clay court tennis championship, and the only Grand Slam that is played on this surface. As for all Grand Slams, this is a great tennis betting event and we’ll keep you updated about all the best odds, top betting sites and tips related to this tournament.
The French Open was first held back in 1891 as the French Championships, and was actually only open to French citizens until 1925. The tournament was later renamed Roland Garros in 1928 (after the French aviation pioneer who was killed in World War I).
The French Open is one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world, and attracts millions of spectators each year. It also pays quite well for the players… with a total prize pool of over €40 million last year in 2023, it’s one of the most lucrative events for tennis players. Let’s make the 2024 French Open betting event a lucrative one for us bettors.
French Open Facts
Qualification
The French Open is a major tournament, and as such, qualification is very competitive. The top 108 players in the ATP rankings and the top 104 players in the WTA rankings automatically qualify for the singles main draw. The remaining spots are filled by wild cards, qualifiers, and junior champions.
Court
The French Open is played on clay courts, which are made up of crushed brick or shale. Clay courts are slower than hard courts or grass courts, and they produce more bounce. This makes them more favorable to players who have good baseline games and who are able to generate a lot of topspin.
Tournament Structure
The French Open singles main draw consists of 128 players for both men and women. The tournament is played over a two-week period, with the first week featuring the first four rounds and the second week featuring the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals.
The matches are played in a best-of-five set format for men and a best-of-three set format for women. The winners of the singles titles are awarded the Coupe des Mousquetaires (Musketeers’ Cup).
Prize Money
The total prize money for the 2023 French Open was €43.6 million. The singles champions each received €2.2 million, while the runners-up each received €1.1 million.
Top Contenders to Win French Open
The defending champions of the French Open are Novak Djokovic (men) and Iga Swiatek (women). Djokovic is in fact the most successful player in French Open history, having won the tournament 14 times (!). Swiatek is the current world No. 1 and is on a long winning streak.
Other top contenders for the 2024 French Open include:
Men: Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev
Women: Ons Jabeur, Anett Kontaveit, Aryna Sabalenka, Maria Sakkari, Paula Badosa
The Most Popular Betting Types for the French Open
Outright winner: Betting on who will win the tournament.
To reach the final: Betting on which players will reach the final.
To win the next match: Betting on which player will win their next match.
Set betting: Betting on the outcome of a particular set.
Game betting: Betting on the outcome of a particular game.
Handicap betting: Betting on which player will win by a certain margin.
Reasons to Bet on the French Open
Do we really need to provide this? :) Apart from being one of the best and most exciting tennis tournaments of they year, there are many reasons to do some online betting on the French Open.
The tournament is very competitive, with many of the world’s best players participating. There will be huge coverage with news, live streams and so on, and it will be quite easy to follow updates and try look for underdogs that can be worth to bet on.
A lot of different betting types will be available at the best betting sites, giving bettors a lot of options, even special bets.
The tournament is played over a two-week period, giving you plenty of opportunities to find valuable bets.
Our Betting Tips for the French Open 2024
Do your research… Before you place any bets, be sure to research the players and the tournament. This will help you to make informed decisions. Consider the court surface. The French Open is played on clay courts, which can favor certain players over others.
Look for value bets… Don’t just bet on the favorites. Try to find players who are offering good value for your money
and manage your bankroll wisely. And as always, don’t bet more money than you can afford to lose.
