Raducanu named on entry list for French Open qualifying tournament

Everything you need to know about the major tournament of the year

Emma Raducanu has been named on the entry list for the French Open qualifying tournament.
The 2021 US Open champion’s world ranking of 221 meant she missed on direct entry to the main draw for this month’s major and is fifth on the alternates list.
As it stands, Raducanu needs five players above her to withdraw or receive a wildcard to enter the main draw. If this does not happen, Raducanu will have to qualify.
Heather Watson, Sara Errani and Alize Cornet are among the names currently alongside Raducanu on the qualifying list.
Qualifying begins on May 20 with the main draw getting under way on May 26.
The French Open begins on May 26 and concludes on June 9.
Qualifying for the French Open begins on May 20.
The women’s final takes place on June 8 and the men’s final is the following day (June 9).
The French Open is located on the edge of Bois de Boulogne, close to Paris St-Germain’s Parc des Princes. Roland Garros venue holds 18 clay courts including the main show court Philippe-Chatrier.
You can buy tickets for the French Open here.
In the UK, Eurosport hold the broadcasting rights to live action from Paris. To watch on Discovery+, an Entertainment & Sport pass is £6.99/month or £59.99/year.
NBC Sports will televise coverage of the French Open in the US.
The draw will take place on Thursday, May 23. 
Total prize money for this year’s tournament comes to £45.7 million, up 7.82 per cent compared with last year.
Overall, prize money for the singles draw has increased by seven per cent compared with 2023.
Jack Draper, Daniel Evans and Cameron Norrie are on the main draw list and expected to play in the men’s draw.
Andy Murray is also listed but his participation is in doubt as he recovers from rupturing ankle ligaments at the Miami Open in March.
In the women’s draw, Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage are in the main draw.
Emma Raducanu is listed among the main draw alternates and also named on the entry list for the French Open qualifying tournament.
Last year, Novak Djokovic claimed his 23rd major singles title when he beat Casper Ruud in straight sets. 
Iga Swiatek claimed her third French Open title when she overcame Karolina Muchova in three sets.
The men play for the Coupe des Mousquetaires (Musketeers’ Cup), named in honour of the four Musketeers of French tennis: Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet and René Lacoste.
The women play for the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup, named eponymously after the woman who won the title six times.
To win the men’s title
To win the women’s title
Odds correct as of May 1