French Open 2018: guide

FOX SPORTS:

From Sunday FOX Sports delivers its biggest broadcast of the French Open, Live from Roland Garros.

FOX Sports will offer round-the-clock coverage on FOX Sports 505, from the opening day through to the Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals.

Commentating are Fred Stolle, Mark Woodforde, Kim Clijsters, Mats Wilander and Marion Bartoli.

FOX Sports’ daily, prime-time coverage begins at 7.00pm EST, with the first three hours of each day’s play available exclusively Live up to the Quarter Finals.

Over 180 hours of Live action will be available on two HD channels, with additional courts available on six days in the opening week-and-a-half of the competition.

In addition to Live, start-to-finish coverage, FOX Sports will deliver a daily highlights show recapping the biggest moments from all the big match ups.

FOX Sports will ensure Australian viewers get to watch more local talent televising additional matches featuring Aussie players with Adam Peacock teaming up with former Davis Cup player Sam Groth to call the action.

Foxsports.com.au will be the destination to follow the action online, with in-depth reports, video highlights and live scores.

Carrying the local hopes in the men’s draw are Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, while Ashleigh Barty and Daria Gavrilova lead the charge for the Aussie women.

Following his recent victory against World No. 1 Roger Federer, all eyes will be on young-gun Kokkinakis as he looks to step up against the world’s best.

FOX Sports Broadcast Schedule (All times are AEST)

Additional Feeds
Mon 28 May: Live at 7pm on FOX Sports 503
Tue 29 May: Live at 7pm on FOX Sports More (Ch 507)
Wed 30 May: Live at 7pm on FOX Sports More (Ch 507)
Thu 31 May: Live at 7pm on FOX Sports More (Ch 507)
Fri 1 Jun: Live at 11.30pm on FOX Sports 501
Mon 4 Jun: Live at 7pm on FOX Sports 503

SBS:

SBS will also follow each day’s action from the rounds and into the semi finals and finals.

Ken Shipp, SBS Director of Sport said: “Australians love the drama and excitement of Grand Slam tennis, and SBS is pleased to broadcast the Roland Garros French Open tournament for the first time this year.

“SBS continues to secure rights to premier global sporting events which bring together players and fans from many diverse cultures. This nightly tennis action kicks off a can’t-miss few months of the best sport from around the world right here on SBS.”

2018 French Open – Live SBS Broadcast Schedule

Sunday 27 May – Monday 4 June – Round matches
10.30pm AEST

Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 June – Quarter Finals
10pm AEST

Thursday 7 June – Semi Finals
11pm AEST

Friday 8 June – Semi Finals
8.30pm AEST

Saturday 9 June – Womens Final
11pm AEST

Sunday 10 June – Mens Final
11pm AEST

Monday 28 May – Monday 11 June
Roland Garros 2018: The French Open Highlights Show
5pm – 6pm AEST