When is Frances Tiafoe’s next match at the French Open?

American tennis player Frances Tiafoe is stepping into the 2025 French Open, which kicks off this Sunday, looking to bounce back from a rough stretch on the clay courts. The 27-year-old has had a rocky start to the season and will be eager to shift momentum in Paris.

Things began promisingly during the clay swing, as Tiafoe made it all the way to the final in Houston, a solid run that hinted at strong form. But that early promise quickly faded. Since Houston, he’s struggled to find consistency, suffering early-round losses at major clay tournaments in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Rome, and Hamburg. For a player trying to establish himself as a serious contender at the Grand Slam level, that run of results has raised some concerns.

Tiafoe has played at Roland Garros multiple times, but his best result so far is a third-round appearance in 2023. This year, he’ll be hoping to push past that milestone and go deeper into the tournament, but based on recent form, it won’t be easy.

While he did manage a better performance at the Madrid Open, where he reached the fourth round, that came after receiving a first-round bye, meaning he had one less match to play. Even so, it was one of his more stable showings of the season.

 

When is Frances Tiafoe’s next match at French Open 2025?

Frances Tiafoe is kicking off his 2025 French Open campaign with a tough first-round match against Roman Safiullin at Roland Garros.

This won’t be their first meeting — Safiullin actually holds the edge in their head-to-head record, leading 1-0. Their only previous encounter came at the 2024 Shanghai Masters, where the Russian came out on top. That win might give Safiullin some confidence going into the match, but recent form tells a different story.

Safiullin has been struggling lately, with back-to-back first-round losses at two big tournaments — the Madrid Open and the Rome Masters. That dip in form could play in Tiafoe’s favor as he looks to settle into the tournament and make a deeper run than in previous years.

Their first-round clash is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, with play expected to begin around 10:00 a.m. local time in Paris.

With both players eager to gain momentum and prove themselves on clay, this matchup could set the tone for Tiafoe’s French Open journey.

 

Match schedule, results from French Open in Paris

How to watch Frances Tiafoe in French Open 2025: TV and live stream details

• TV channel(s): TNT, truTV
• Live stream: Sling, DirecTV, Max