French Open 2026 Opens May 24th; WOWOW Interviews Naomi Osaka and Moyuka Uchijima!

Tournament Overview

The French Open, the second Grand Slam of the 2026 season, kicks off on May 24th. WOWOW will broadcast the main draw live daily, following the qualifiers.

Ahead of the tournament, Naomi Osaka and Moyuka Uchijima, who will compete in the women's singles, shared their thoughts in exclusive interviews. Osaka, whose best French Open performance is reaching the third round, will face L. Siegemund (Germany) in the first round. Uchijima, who has qualified for eight consecutive Grand Slam main draws, will play C. Liu (USA). Both are scheduled to appear from May 25th.

Players to Watch

On the men's side, J. Sinner (Italy), the second player in history to achieve the "Career Golden Masters," aims for a career Grand Slam. Attention is also on 39-year-old N. Djokovic (Serbia), a three-time French Open champion.

In the women's draw, world No. 1 A. Sabalenka and I. Swiatek (Poland), who achieved a three-peat at the French Open from 2022 to 2024, are expected to lead a highly competitive field.

Interview with Naomi Osaka

Q: How is your form this clay season? "It's not bad. I've played top-tier players and learned a lot. I hope to apply that to this tournament."

Q: Will there be any surprises regarding your outfits? "I've been passionate about preparing my fashion. I have a surprise in store, so stay tuned."

Interview with Moyuka Uchijima

Q: How is your physical condition? "I haven't felt well for the past few days, but I want to get into the best possible condition for the matches."

Q: What is the reason for your good performance this clay season? "Clay courts suit my playing style. Winning two WTA 125 tournaments this year has given me confidence."

Broadcast Information

- French Open Tennis: Daily live coverage from May 24 (Sun) to June 7 (Sun). - Related program: "Sinner vs. Alcaraz 2025 Final: The Battle Through the Eyes of Ball Kids" airing May 24 (Sun) at 4:45 PM.