Between the thrill of Wimbledon and the intensity of the U.S. Open lies a special opportunity for tennis players – the chance to win Olympic gold at the esteemed Roland Garros during the 2024 Paris Olympics. This iconic clay court venue, also known as the French Open, will be hosting the highly anticipated tennis events featuring men’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles competitions.
The tennis action is set to kick off a day after the Games’ opening ceremony on July 26, with all events following a single-elimination format. The men’s and women’s singles will see 64 competitors, with a maximum of four players per gender per country, while the men’s and women’s doubles draws will comprise 32 teams each, seeded based on international rankings.
All matches in Paris will be best-of-three sets, each featuring a standard tie-break. The prestigious Philippe-Chatrier Court at Roland-Garros will serve as the primary stage for the event finals, where players have to secure six consecutive victories to claim the top spot on the podium.
After a lengthy absence from the Olympic program, tennis returned as a full medal sport in 1988. Since then, every four years, the world’s finest tennis talents have vied for the ultimate prize – the coveted Olympic gold.
Here’s a fan-friendly guide to what to expect at the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s tennis tournament.
How to Watch Olympic Men’s Tennis
Mark your calendars for the tennis action at the 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled to run from July 27 to August 4. The competition schedule may be subject to adjustments, but here’s a glimpse of the anticipated events on the men’s side:
Saturday, July 27
- Men’s singles first round at 6 a.m. ET
- Men’s doubles first round at 6 a.m. ET
- Men’s singles first round at 1 p.m. ET
Sunday, July 28
- Men’s singles first round at 6 a.m. ET
- Men’s doubles first round at 6 a.m. ET
- Men’s singles first round at 1 p.m. ET
Continue to check for updates on the schedule as the games progress, and mark your calendar with your favorite matches.
Where to Watch Men’s Tennis
Tune in to the thrilling Olympic men’s tennis matches on CNBC, USA Network, and E! starting from July 27. For those on the go, you can catch all the tennis action via live streaming on mobile, tablet, or connected TV devices through the Peacock, NBC, and NBC Olympics apps, available for free download.
Fans with access to Peacock can enjoy live coverage by subscribing and logging into the app. Alternatively, visit PeacockTV.com/Olympics on a web browser to stay updated on all the Olympic events. You can also authenticate using your cable subscription to watch live on NBC.com and its related Olympic platforms.
Additionally, NBCOlympics.com offers court-specific streams and hosts an event replay hub for your viewing convenience.
Men’s Tennis Olympic Names to Know
Expect to witness thrilling performances from top talent at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with standout players like Alexander Zverev of Germany and Spain’s young sensation Carlos Alcaraz among the favorites. Italy’s Jannik Sinner, the Australian Open champion, will also be looking to make his mark in Paris.
Fans can look forward to watching icons like Rafael Nadal of Spain and Andy Murray of Great Britain compete in what could be their final Olympic appearances. Keep an eye on Novak Djokovic from Serbia, who is still chasing Olympic gold after a successful surgery and a strong performance at Wimbledon.
For doubles action, stay tuned to see if the 2020 gold medal-winning duo from Croatia, Mate Pavić and Nikola Mektić, can defend their title against fierce competition, including the formidable pairing of Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal.
As the excitement builds for the tennis events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, mark your calendar to catch all the action and witness history in the making.