French Open, Day 3 schedule: Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka look for handsome starts
French Open 2026: Day 3 at Roland-Garros 2026 sees World No.1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka begin their campaigns, with both headline acts aiming for strong starts on the Paris clay in the opening round.
Day 3 at Roland-Garros 2026 marks the official entry of the sport’s biggest stars, with world No. 1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka both beginning their campaigns on the Paris clay. With the tournament still in its first round, top seeds will look to assert control early and avoid the kind of shocks that often define the opening week in Paris.
On Court Philippe-Chatrier, Sabalenka opens proceedings against Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, aiming to build momentum after an indifferent start to the season. She is followed by Alexandre Muller vs Stefanos Tsitsipas and Coco Gauff vs Taylor Townsend, a high-intensity all-American clash. Sabalenka is targeting her first Roland-Garros title after falling short in last year’s final.
The night belongs to Jannik Sinner, who will lock horns with French wildcard Clement Tabur. The Italian, currently riding a 29-match winning streak and widely seen as a leading title favourite in the absence of Carlos Alcaraz, enters as the top seed and career Grand Slam contender.
Court Suzanne-Lenglen features another stacked lineup, including Daniil Medvedev vs Adam Walton and Naomi Osaka against Laura Siegemund. Flix Auger-Aliassime meets Daniel Altmaier, while Anna Kalinskaya faces home hope Los Boisson.
On Court Simonne-Mathieu, Jessica Pegula takes on Kimberly Birrell, Madison Keys faces Helene Vandewinkel, and Corentin Moutet meets Vit Kopriva. Marin Cilic begins his campaign against Moise Kouame.
Here’s the schedule for Day 3 of the French Open 2026
Court Philippe-Chatrier
- Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
- Alexandre Mller vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Coco Gauff (4) vs Taylor Townsend
- Not before 23:45 - Jannik Sinner (1) vs Clement Tabur
Court Suzanne-Lenglen
- Adam Walton vs Daniil Medvedev (6)
- Laura Siegemund vs Naomi Osaka (16)
- Anna Kalinskaya (22) vs Lois Boisson
- Felix Auger-Aliassime (4) vs Daniel Altmaier
Court Simonne-Mathieu
- Marin Cilic vs Moise Kouame
- Vit Kopriva vs Corentin Moutet (30)
- Helene Vandewinkel vs Madison Keys (19)
- Kimberly Birrell vs Jessica Pegula (5)