Two Grand Slam champions and a former World No. 1 headline the qualifying tournament for Roland Garros. The event, set to begin on May 18, features notable players aiming for a main draw spot in the year’s second Grand Slam tournament.
Key Players in Roland Garros Qualifying
Among the distinguished athletes are Bianca Andreescu, Sloane Stephens, and Karolina Pliskova. All three players missed the 2025 tournament due to injuries and are striving for a return to form in Paris.
- Bianca Andreescu: The 2019 US Open champion, she reached the third round in 2023 and 2024.
- Sloane Stephens: Runner-up in 2018, she has also made two quarterfinal appearances in 2019 and 2022.
- Karolina Pliskova: A two-time major finalist, she was a semifinalist in 2017, her only deep run in 13 attempts in Paris.
Recent Form and Competitors
Pliskova showcased revitalized form at the Mutua Madrid Open, advancing to the quarterfinals. She looks poised to make a strong bid in the upcoming qualifying rounds.
Other notable players entering the qualifying rounds include:
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova: The 2021 runner-up against Barbora Krejcikova.
- Paula Badosa: Former World No. 2.
- Martina Trevisan and Tamara Zidansek: Both are former semifinalists at Roland Garros.
Five years ago, Zidansek reached the semifinals, defeating Badosa in a thrilling match. Players such as Stephens and Trevisan are utilizing injury-protected rankings to secure their places in the qualifying tournament.
Ranking and Future Prospects
Other entered players include French stars Oceane Dodin and Kristina Mladenovic, alongside 2021 US Open junior champion Robin Montgomery. Veronika Erjavec, currently ranked No. 96, is the highest-ranked player in the qualifying tournament.
| Player | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Veronika Erjavec | No. 96 |
| Francesca Jones | — |
| Paula Badosa | Former World No. 2 |
| Sinja Kraus | — |
| Kaja Juvan | — |
Sixteen players will qualify for the main draw, with eight additional spots allocated to wild card entrants. The main draw entry was finalized two weeks ago, with 100 of the top 101 players as of mid-April confirmed to compete.
