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2022 French Open
Date22 May – 5 June 2022
Edition121
CategoryGrand Slam
Draw128S / 64D / 32X
Prize money€43,600,000
SurfaceClay
LocationParis (XVIe), France
VenueRoland Garros Stadium
Champions
Men's singles
Spain Rafael Nadal
Women's singles
Poland Iga Świątek
Men's doubles
El Salvador Marcelo Arévalo / Netherlands Jean-Julien Rojer
Women's doubles
France Caroline Garcia / France Kristina Mladenovic
Mixed doubles
Japan Ena Shibahara / Netherlands Wesley Koolhof
Wheelchair men's singles
Japan Shingo Kunieda
Wheelchair women's singles
Netherlands Diede de Groot
Wheelchair quad singles
Netherlands Niels Vink
Wheelchair men's doubles
United Kingdom Alfie Hewett / United Kingdom Gordon Reid
Wheelchair women's doubles
Netherlands Diede de Groot / Netherlands Aniek van Koot
Wheelchair quad doubles
Netherlands Sam Schröder / Netherlands Niels Vink
Boys' singles
France Gabriel Debru
Girls' singles
Czech Republic Lucie Havlíčková
Boys' doubles
Lithuania Edas Butvilas / Croatia Mili Poljičak
Girls' doubles
Czech Republic Sára Bejlek / Czech Republic Lucie Havlíčková
Men's legends doubles
France Arnaud Clément / France Fabrice Santoro
Women's legends doubles
Italy Flavia Pennetta / Italy Francesca Schiavone
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The 2022 French Open was a Grand Slam tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, from 22 May to 5 June 2022, comprising singles, doubles and mixed doubles play. Junior and wheelchair tournaments were also played. Novak Djokovic was the defending champion in men's singles, and Barbora Krejčíková was the defending champion in the women's singles.[1] Neither successfully defended their title, with Djokovic losing in the quarterfinals to eventual champion Rafael Nadal, and Krejčíková losing in the first round to Diane Parry.

The event returned to its full spectator capacity, after the last two restricted capacity editions, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the 121st edition of the French Open and the second Grand Slam event of 2022. The main singles draws included 16 qualifiers for men and 16 for women out of 128 players in each draw. It was part of the 2022 ATP Tour and the 2022 WTA Tour. It was also the first edition of the tournament to feature a super tie break in the final set where the player would win first to ten points as rules are now applied in Wimbledon and US Open.[2]

This was the first Grand Slam tournament since the international governing bodies of tennis allowed players from Russia and Belarus to continue to participate in tennis events, but not compete under the name or flags of Russia and Belarus until further notice, due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[3][4]

The men's singles title was won for the 14th time by Rafael Nadal, who won his 22nd Grand Slam title. He defeated eighth seed Casper Ruud, who was playing his first grand slam final, in straight sets. In winning the title, Nadal extended his record of most titles per tournament at the French Open, and also extended his all-time men's record of major singles titles to 22. The women's singles title was won by Iga Świątek, which was her second French Open and second grand slam title, having won her first at the 2020 French Open. She defeated 18th seed Coco Gauff, who was also playing her first grand slam final, in straight sets. In winning the title, Świątek became the youngest winner of multiple majors since Maria Sharapova's win at the 2006 US Open.

Singles players

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Events

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Men's singles

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Women's singles

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Men's doubles

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Women's doubles

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Mixed doubles

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Main article: 2022 French Open – Mixed doubles

Wheelchair men's singles

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Main article: 2022 French Open – Wheelchair men's singles

Wheelchair women's singles

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Wheelchair quad singles

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Wheelchair men's doubles

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Wheelchair women's doubles

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Wheelchair quad doubles

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Main article: 2022 French Open – Wheelchair quad doubles

Boys' singles

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Girls' singles

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Boys' doubles

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Girls' doubles

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Men's legends doubles

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Women's legends doubles

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Point distribution and prize money

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Point distribution

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As a Grand Slam tournament, the points for the French Open are the highest of all ATP and WTA tournaments.[5] These points determine the world ATP and WTA rankings for men's and women's competition, respectively. In both singles and doubles, women received slightly higher point totals compared to their male counterparts at each round of the tournament, except for the first and last.[5][6] Points and rankings for the wheelchair events fall under the jurisdiction of the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Tour, which also places Grand Slams as the highest classification.[7]

Below is a series of tables for each of the competitions showing the ranking points on offer for each event:[8][9]

Senior events

Event Winner Finalist Semifinals Quarterfinals Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 64 Round of 128
Men's singles 2000 1200 720 360 180 90 45 10
Men's doubles 0 —
Women's singles 1300 780 430 240 130 70 10
Women's doubles 10 —

Wheelchair Events

Event Winner Finalist Semifinals Quarterfinals
Singles 800 500 375 100
Quad singles 800 500 375 / 100 –
Doubles 800 500 100 —
Quad doubles 800 100 — —

Prize money

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Event Winner Finalist Semifinals Quarterfinals Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 64 Round of 128
Singles €2,200,000 €1,100,000 €600,000 €380,000 €220,000 €125,800 €86,000 €62,000
Doubles (per team) €580,000 €290,000 €146,000 €79,500 €42,000 €25,000 €15,500 N/a

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The 2022 French Open was a professional tournament held on outdoor red clay courts at the Stade Roland-Garros in , , from 22 May to 5 June. It marked the second Grand Slam event of the annual series and featured the premier competitions in men's and women's singles, doubles, and , along with junior, , and legends events. In the men's singles, of secured a record-extending 14th title at the tournament—and his 22nd Grand Slam singles crown overall—by defeating of 6–3, 6–3, 6–0 in the final, extending his unbeaten streak at Roland Garros to 112 matches. In the women's singles, of dominated the draw to win her second title, beating of the United States 6–1, 6–3 in the final after dropping just one set throughout the tournament. The event underscored Nadal's unparalleled mastery on clay, while Świątek emerged as a leading force in , with both champions showcasing tactical precision and endurance suited to the slow, high-bouncing surface. Men's doubles was claimed by Marcelo Arévalo of and of the , and women's doubles by of the and Katerina Siniaková of the .

Overview

Dates and tournament schedule

The qualifying rounds for the 2022 French Open took place from May 16 to May 20, determining 16 singles entrants each for the men's and women's main draws. The main draw commenced on May 22 and concluded on June 5, spanning 15 days of competition across singles, doubles, and events for professionals, alongside junior and tournaments. The schedule adhered to the standard Grand Slam structure, with first-round singles matches distributed over May 22–26 to accommodate 128-player fields, followed by second-round matches on May 27–28, third-round matches on May 29–30, round-of-16 matches on May 31–June 1, quarterfinals on June 2–3, semifinals on June 2 (women's singles) and June 3 (men's singles), the women's singles final on June 4, and the men's singles final on June 5. Doubles events progressed on a parallel but slightly compressed timeline, with semifinals and finals concluding just prior to or concurrent with singles counterparts, while finals occurred on June 2. Junior events ran from May 30 to June 5, and competitions from May 29 to June 4. Matches were played exclusively on outdoor red clay courts, with daily play typically beginning at 11:00 a.m. and night sessions under lights introduced on select courts starting in 2021.

Venue, surface, and playing conditions

The 2022 French Open took place at in , , a 21-acre complex encompassing 20 courts, three of which are stadium courts: Court Philippe-Chatrier (capacity approximately 15,000), Court Suzanne Lenglen (capacity approximately 10,000), and Court Simonne Mathieu (capacity approximately 5,000). The venue hosted matches outdoors across these courts, with full spectator capacity restored following restrictions in prior years. The playing surface is red clay, unique among Grand Slam tournaments and composed of a thin 1-2 mm top layer of crushed red dust—sourced at 1.1 tons per standard court and 1.5 tons for Philippe-Chatrier—overlaid on a 6-7 cm layer of crushed white , followed by 7-8 cm of clinker (volcanic residue), at least 30 cm of crushed , and a base of stones, yielding a total depth of about 80 cm with integrated drainage. Courts are rebuilt annually in March over six weeks, involving smoothing the limestone base and reapplying dust, then maintained daily by a team of up to 100 during the through watering adjusted for temperature and humidity, plus calcium chloride pellets to retain moisture and enhance the characteristic color. Clay conditions demand greater physical endurance than faster surfaces like grass or hard courts, as the material absorbs ball speed, produces high bounces, and encourages prolonged baseline rallies—often exceeding those on other surfaces—while necessitating sliding footwork that leaves visible slide marks and footprints, altering the court's texture point by point. The surface's firmness minimizes erratic rebounds, providing consistent play praised by competitors for its quality. Variable Paris weather in late May and early June, with average daytime temperatures around 21°C and frequent rain disrupting roughly one-third of match days historically, further slows the clay when damp, amplifying endurance demands and prompting delays; only Court Philippe-Chatrier featured a , operational since 2020, to enable covered play during inclement conditions, while other courts remained exposed. Night sessions under lights were introduced on select courts to extend play, though cooler evening temperatures and potential dew could subtly alter grip and speed.

Prize money and ranking points

The total prize money distributed at the 2022 French Open amounted to €43.6 million, marking a recovery from pandemic-related reductions in prior years. This purse was allocated equally across men's and women's events, with a focus on increasing payouts for early-round exits to support lower-ranked players. For singles competitions, the champion in both the men's and women's draws earned €2,300,000, while the runner-up received €1,150,000; semifinalists took home €600,000 each, and quarterfinalists €380,000. Further progression details are as follows:
RoundPrize Money (€)
Winner2,300,000
Runner-up1,150,000
Semifinal600,000
Quarterfinal380,000
Round of 16225,000
Third round156,000
Second round106,000
First round71,000
In doubles events, winning teams in men's and women's categories shared €580,000, with mixed doubles champions earning €118,000 per pair. As a Grand Slam tournament, the awarded the highest possible ranking points under ATP and WTA systems, contributing significantly to players' year-end standings based on their best 18-19 results. Points for men's singles (ATP) followed this distribution:
StagePoints
Winner2,000
Runner-up1,300
Semifinal800
Quarterfinal400
Round of 16200
Third round120
Second round70
First round10
Women's singles (WTA) points differed slightly in later stages:
StagePoints
Winner2,000
Runner-up1,300
Semifinal780
Quarterfinal430
Round of 16240
Third round130
Second round70
First round10
Doubles points mirrored singles maxima at 2,000 for winners but scaled downward similarly, with teams sharing awards.

Participants

Seeding, draws, and notable entries

The seeding for the men's and women's singles draws at the 2022 French Open was based on the ATP and WTA rankings released on May 16, 2022, with 32 players seeded in each event to distribute top-ranked competitors across the 128-player brackets and minimize early clashes between favorites. Seeded players were placed at the top and bottom of their respective quarters, with further distribution handled via a computerized draw process. The main draw ceremony occurred on May 19, 2022, prior to the tournament's start on May 22. In the men's singles, top seed , the 2021 champion and world No. 1, headlined the field alongside second seed , third seed , and fourth seed ; , seeking a record-extending 14th title at the event, entered as the fifth seed despite his historical dominance on clay.
Men's Singles Top Seeds
1. (SRB)
2. (RUS)
3. (GER)
4. (GRE)
5. (ESP)
In the women's singles, defending champion Iga Świątek, who had risen to world No. 1 earlier in the season, was the top seed, followed by (2), (3), and (4).
Women's Singles Top Seeds
1. (POL)
2. (CZE)
3. (ESP)
4. (GRE)
Notable entries included former world No. 1 , competing after a hiatus, US Open champion in her Roland Garros debut, and emerging talent , who entered unseeded but ranked in the top 10. The men's draw generated interest by placing Djokovic, Nadal, and Alcaraz in the same half, setting up potential blockbuster quarterfinal or semifinal matchups.

Qualifying tournaments and wild cards

The qualifying tournaments for the men's and women's singles events took place from 16 to 20 May 2022 at Roland Garros, consisting of three rounds with 128 players in each draw competing for 16 spots in the main tournament. These events provided opportunities for lower-ranked players to earn direct entry, with matches played on clay courts under similar conditions to the main draw. Wild cards for the main draw singles were primarily awarded to French players, reflecting the tournament's tradition of supporting domestic talent. In men's singles, recipients included Grégoire Barrère (ATP No. 210), Manuel Guinard (ATP No. 158), (ATP No. 126), (ATP No. 165), (ATP No. 160), and (ATP No. 263). In women's singles, wild cards went to Tessah Andrianjafitrimo (WTA No. 144), (WTA No. 139), Elsa Jacquemot (WTA No. 229), (WTA No. 223), Chloé Paquet (WTA No. 101), and (WTA No. 115). Additional wild cards were granted for the qualifying draws to encourage emerging French players, with nine awarded in men's qualifying (e.g., , , ) and nine in women's qualifying (e.g., Carole Monnet, Selena Janicijevic). These allocations prioritized juniors and mid-tier professionals, such as those from the "Destination Roland-Garros" series, to bolster participation and development on home soil.

Professional singles events

Men's singles

Rafael Nadal defeated Casper Ruud 6–3, 6–3, 6–0 in the men's singles final on 5 June 2022 to claim a record-extending 14th French Open title. This victory marked Nadal's 22nd career Grand Slam singles title and maintained his undefeated record in French Open finals at 14–0. Seeded fifth, Nadal navigated a demanding draw on clay, where his topspin-heavy game and endurance have historically excelled. The top half of the draw saw second seed withdraw prior to the first round due to a foot injury sustained earlier, while top seed and defending champion advanced to the quarterfinals before losing to Nadal 6–2, 4–6, 6–2, 7–6(4). Third seed reached the semifinals but retired injured against Nadal after twisting his ankle severely while serving at 0–30 in the second set tiebreak, with the score at 7–6(8), 6–6. Eighth seed Ruud, a strong clay-court specialist, earned his first major final by defeating 3–6, 6–4, 6–2, 6–2 in the semifinals. Other notable results included fourth seed withdrawing before his fourth-round match against Zverev due to abdominal discomfort, and ninth seed exiting in the third round to unseeded . The tournament highlighted Nadal's sustained dominance on the surface despite entering with injury concerns and a 21–6 win-loss record that season prior to Roland Garros.

Women's singles

Iga defeated 6–1, 6–3 in the women's singles final on 4 June 2022 to claim her second title. Entering as the top seed and world No. 1, extended her winning streak to 35 matches, tying for the longest streak in the Open Era on a single surface. She did not drop a set during the tournament, showcasing superior baseline play, movement, and consistency on clay. The draw featured significant upsets, particularly in the early rounds, with only Świątek remaining from the top four seeds by the third round. Defending champion Barbora Krejčíková, seeded second, lost in the first round to French wild card Diane Parry 1–6, 6–2, 6–3. Third seed Paula Badosa withdrew due to injury in the third round, while fourth seed Maria Sakkari reached the semifinals before falling to Gauff. Other notable early exits included Naomi Osaka, who lost in the first round to Amanda Anisimova 1–6, 7–5, 6–4. Świątek's path included straight-set victories over , Alison Riske, , Qinwen Zheng, , and in the semifinals. Gauff, the 18th seed, advanced by upsetting higher seeds, including in the fourth round and Iga Świątek's semifinal opponent Jabeur in the quarters, before facing Świątek in the final. The final lasted 76 minutes, with Świątek converting five of seven break points and committing fewer unforced errors. Top seeds:
  1. (POL) – Champion
  2. (CZE) – 1R
  3. (ESP) – 3R (withdrew)
  4. (GRE) – SF
  5. (USA) – Runner-up

Professional doubles events

Men's doubles

Marcelo Arévalo of and of the , the 12th seeds, claimed the men's doubles crown at the 2022 French Open by defeating the fourth-seeded of and of the in the final, 6–7(4–7), 7–6(7–5), 6–3. The match, played on June 4, 2022, on Court Philippe-Chatrier, saw Arévalo and Rojer rally from a set deficit and save three match points in the second-set tiebreak to secure their first Grand Slam title as a team. This victory marked Rojer, aged 40, as the oldest men's doubles champion in the Open Era and Arévalo as the first player from to win a major title. The pair's path included victories over lower-seeded and unseeded opponents en route to the semifinals, where they upset the higher-ranked and , before advancing past Dodig and Krajicek. The tournament drew 32 teams competing in a single-elimination draw on outdoor red clay courts from May 22 to June 5, 2022, with no byes for top seeds. Arévalo and Rojer's triumph highlighted the unpredictability of doubles play, as several top pairs, including the No. 1 seeds, exited early due to injuries or form inconsistencies. The win earned them 5000 ATP doubles ranking points and €470,000 in prize money.

Women's doubles

Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic of won the women's doubles title, defeating eighth seeds and of the in the final on June 4, 2022, by a score of 2–6, 6–3, 6–2. The unseeded French pair, playing on home clay at , overcame an early set deficit in the best-of-three-sets match lasting 1 hour and 44 minutes, securing their first Grand Slam doubles title as a team. This victory marked the first women's doubles crown for French players at the since 1971, when Gail Sherriff and prevailed. Garcia and Mladenovic, who entered as wild cards, navigated a challenging draw that included victories over seeded teams. In the semifinals, they upset 14th seeds and Jelena Ostapenko 6–4, 6–7(5), 7–5 after saving multiple match points. Gauff and Pegula, meanwhile, advanced past and in a three-set thriller, 6–7(4), 7–6(4), 6–4. Top seeds and exited in the third round to eventual quarterfinalists and . The tournament featured 32 teams, with seeding determined by combined WTA doubles rankings as of the entry deadline. Notable seeds included second-seeded and Katerina Siniaková, who lost in the quarterfinals to Gauff and Pegula 6–4, 6–4, and fourth-seeded and , eliminated in the second round. Matches were played on outdoor red clay courts, with no tiebreakers in the final set until 6–6, per rules at the time.

Mixed doubles

Ena of and of the defeated of and of in the final, 7–6(7–5), 6–2, on June 2, 2022, to claim the title. The victory marked Shibahara's and Koolhof's first Grand Slam titles in any discipline; Shibahara, a former UCLA standout ranked 47th in WTA doubles, partnered with Koolhof, the world No. 1 in ATP doubles, after entering as unseeded players. The match featured a competitive first set where Shibahara and Koolhof secured an early break only for Eikeri and Vliegen to level at 4–5, forcing a tiebreak that the winners claimed 7–5; they then dominated the second set with a 6–2 scoreline. The 32-team draw proceeded without qualifiers, with first-round matches beginning , 2022, and key upsets including the elimination of top seeds like and in the second round. Shibahara/Koolhof advanced through wins over compatriot pairs and lower seeds, reaching the semifinals where they overcame Andre Göransson/Andrey Rublev before the final triumph.

Wheelchair events

Wheelchair singles

In the men's wheelchair singles event at the 2022 French Open, held from May 22 to June 5 at in , of claimed his eighth career title in the discipline by defeating Gustavo Fernández of 6–2, 5–7, 7–5 in the final on June 4. The match, lasting over two hours, featured momentum shifts, with Fernández forcing a third set after breaking Kunieda's serve in the second, but Kunieda ultimately prevailed in a tight decider. Kunieda, seeded second, entered as the world No. 1 and extended his head-to-head advantage over Fernández to 26–11 overall. In the women's wheelchair singles, of the defended her title with a 6–4, 6–1 victory over Yui Kamiji of in the final, also on June 4, completing the match in 1 hour and 13 minutes. De Groot, the top seed and world No. 1, secured her 14th Grand Slam singles crown and remained undefeated in major finals at the time. This rematch of the 2021 final highlighted de Groot's dominance on clay, where she broke Kamiji's serve multiple times to control the tempo after an initial competitive set. Both events featured an eight-player draw, with matches played on outdoor clay courts, emphasizing endurance and adaptability in wheelchair tennis. The wheelchair competitions, integrated into the main tournament schedule, awarded 500 ITF ranking points to the singles champions.

Wheelchair doubles

In the men's wheelchair doubles event, top seeds and Gordon Reid of defeated of and Gustavo Fernández of in the final, 7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–5), on June 5, 2022. This marked their fifth consecutive men's wheelchair doubles title and extended their partnership's run of consecutive Grand Slam doubles victories to 10. The women's wheelchair doubles final saw Yui Kamiji of and of overcome the Dutch pair of and Aniek van Koot, 7–6(7–5), 1–6, 10–8. De Groot and van Koot, the top seeds, had advanced past Japan's Manami Ohtani and China's Zhu Zhenzhen in the semifinals. In the quad wheelchair doubles, the Dutch duo of Niels Vink and Sam Schröder claimed the title with a 6–2, 6–2 victory over Australia's Heath Davidson and Brazil's Ymanitu Silva in the final. Vink and Schröder had earlier secured the doubles crown after defeating South Africa's Donald Ramphadi and Japan's Koji Sugeno in a prior round.

Junior events

Junior singles

In the boys' singles event, unseeded Gabriel Debru of defeated Gilles-Arnaud Bailly of 7–6(7–5), 6–3 in the final on 4 June 2022 to claim the title. Debru, then aged 16, recorded 30 winners despite 42 unforced errors in the match, securing France's first boys' singles victory at the event since in 2002. The defending champion, , opted not to defend his title. In the girls' singles event, ninth seed of the defeated Solana Sierra of 6–3, 6–3 in the 73-minute final on 4 June 2022, earning her maiden junior Grand Slam singles title. Havlíčková, aged 17 and trained alongside , became the fifth Czech winner of the girls' singles crown at Roland Garros. The defending champion, , chose not to participate.

Junior doubles

In the boys' doubles event, top seeds Edas Butvilas of and of defeated second seeds Gonzalo Bueno and Ignacio Buse of in the final, 6–4, 6–0, on June 3, 2022. This marked the first junior Grand Slam doubles title for both Butvilas and Poljičak, who had previously reached the semifinals at the juniors together. In the girls' doubles event, top seeds and of the defeated second seeds of the and of in the final, 6–3, 6–3, on June 3, 2022. Havlíčková, who also won the girls' singles title that year, partnered with Bejlek to secure their first joint junior Grand Slam doubles crown after earlier successes in lower-level ITF junior events. Both finals were contested on outdoor clay courts at as part of the tournament's junior category, held from May 29 to June 4, 2022.

Legends exhibitions

Men's legends doubles

In the men's legends doubles event, an invitational exhibition for retired professional players, and of claimed the title by defeating compatriots and in the final on June 5, 2022, with a score of 6–3, 4–6, 10–7. The match, part of the Legends Trophy by Emirates, showcased veteran French talent on clay courts at Roland Garros, highlighting enduring rivalries among former top-10 players who had collectively amassed over 20 Grand Slam appearances in singles and doubles. Pioline, a 1993 Wimbledon finalist, and Grosjean, a 2001 US Open quarterfinalist, demonstrated tactical prowess in the decider super tiebreak to secure the all-French showdown, which drew crowds eager for nostalgic displays of baseline grinding and net play typical of the era's French tennis style. Clément and Santoro, both Davis Cup stalwarts for , mounted a comeback in the second set but faltered under pressure in the shortened third set format common to legends events. The event featured other notable pairings, including international entries like , but the final underscored home advantage, as all four finalists were French-born professionals who had trained extensively on the tournament's signature red clay. No official rankings or beyond ceremonial awards were at stake, aligning with the exhibition's focus on and legacy rather than competition.

Women's legends doubles

Flavia Pennetta and Francesca Schiavone of won the women's legends doubles invitational event at the 2022 French Open, defeating and of 1–6, 7–6(4), [10–6] in the final on June 4, 2022, at Court Suzanne Lenglen. The match followed a best-of-three-sets format with a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set, highlighting the competitive yet exhibitionary nature of the legends events for retired professional players. Pennetta, a former world No. 1 singles player and 2015 US Open singles champion, paired with Schiavone, the 2010 French Open singles winner and a five-time Grand Slam doubles finalist, to reach the final after a semifinal victory over of and of , 7–5, 7–6(5), on May 31, 2022. Dulko and Sabatini, with Sabatini being a 1990 US Open singles champion and four-time French Open singles finalist, advanced by defeating another unseeded pair in their semifinal. The Italian duo's success underscored their prior partnership experience, including multiple Fed Cup titles together representing . The event featured a small draw of veteran players, emphasizing nostalgia and skill demonstration rather than ranking points or prize money, consistent with Roland Garros' legends format established to honor past contributors to the sport. No official seeding was applied, and matches were played on secondary courts during the main tournament week from May 22 to June 5, 2022.

Notable matches and upsets

Key quarterfinals and semifinals

In the men's singles quarterfinals, defeated world No. 1 6–2, 4–6, 6–2, 7–6(4) on 31 May, marking Nadal's 29th victory in their head-to-head rivalry and advancing him to his 14th semifinal. The match, played under the Court Philippe-Chatrier roof due to rain, featured Nadal saving four set points in the fourth-set tiebreaker amid high-intensity rallies on clay. Another notable quarterfinal saw 33-year-old upset seventh seed 7–5, 3–6, 4–6, 6–3, 7–6(10–2) on 1 June, propelling Čilić to his first semifinal since 2008. The men's semifinals on 3 June included Nadal versus third seed Alexander Zverev, where Nadal took the first set 7–6(8–6) before Zverev leveled at 6–6 in the second; Zverev then retired injured after severely twisting his right ankle on an overhead smash point, handing Nadal the win and a spot in the final. In the other semifinal, eighth seed Casper Ruud defeated Čilić 6–4, 6–2, 6–3, extending his strong clay-court form with efficient baseline play. In the women's singles quarterfinals, top seed dispatched 11th seed 6–3, 6–2 on 1 June, continuing her dominant run without dropping a set in the tournament up to that point. Unseeded advanced by defeating 17th seed 6–2, 6–7(7–5), 6–3 on 31 May, marking a breakthrough for the Italian qualifier. The women's semifinals on 2 June featured overcoming eighth seed 6–2, 6–4, relying on her superior forehand depth and error-free tennis to secure her third consecutive final appearance. In the other match, 18-year-old beat Trevisan 6–4, 6–1, showcasing aggressive returning and net approaches to reach her first Grand Slam final.

Final results and records

Rafael Nadal defeated Casper Ruud in the men's singles final on June 5, 2022, with a score of 6–3, 6–3, 6–0, securing his record-extending 14th French Open singles title and becoming the first player in history to win 14 titles at a single Grand Slam tournament. This victory marked Nadal's 22nd major singles title overall, surpassing Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic at the time for the men's record. In the women's singles final on June 4, 2022, beat 6–1, 6–3 to claim her second consecutive title. Świątek won 37 of 38 matches across her two triumphs, dropping only one set in the 2022 edition. Men's doubles was won by Marcelo Arévalo of and of the , who overcame of and of the 6–7(4), 7–6(5), 6–3 in the final on June 4, 2022, after saving three match points. and of captured the women's doubles title, defeating Gauff and of the 2–6, 6–3, 6–2 on June 5, 2022. Notable records included Nadal's unbeaten streak at Roland Garros extending to 112 matches, with a 96.5% career win rate on the Parisian clay. Świątek became the youngest woman to win consecutive titles since in 2007. The tournament featured the first all-American women's doubles final since 1981, though Garcia and Mladenovic prevailed as the home favorites.

Controversies and incidents

Crowd behavior and player complaints

During the 2022 French Open, the Roland Garros crowd exhibited a highly partisan and vocal demeanor, particularly when French players competed, characterized by loud chants of "Allez!" during points, booing of opponents, and sustained noise that disrupted match flow. This atmosphere provided a clear to local competitors but drew from several international players for interfering with concentration and exceeding acceptable levels of support. Australian player voiced strong dissatisfaction after his first-round defeat to Frenchman on May 24, 2022, in a five-set match, accusing the crowd of crossing "over the line" with excessive , jeering, and a "deafening bearpit atmosphere" that targeted him personally. De Minaur, the No. 19 seed, noted that while he expected fervent support for Gaston, the spectators' behavior went beyond encouragement into disruption, including chants and noise during his serving motions. Other instances highlighted similar tensions, such as unsolicited "out" calls from spectators and persistent chanting that affected players' focus across multiple matches involving French opponents. Tournament officials and commentators acknowledged the crowd's passion as a of Roland Garros, contrasting it with quieter atmospheres at other Grand Slams, though players like de Minaur argued it occasionally veered into disrespect. No formal sanctions were imposed on spectators, and the behavior aligned with longstanding traditions at the event rather than isolated 2022 anomalies.

On-court incidents and disputes

During the first round on May 22, Coco Gauff received a code violation warning for coaching from her father, Corey, who was observed signaling from the stands during her match against Rebecca Peterson, which she won 6-1, 6-1. On May 26, Irina-Camelia Begu hit her racquet in frustration after losing a point in her second-round match against Anna Blinkova, inadvertently sending it into the crowd where it struck a ball girl on the arm, prompting controversy over the lack of default despite Grand Slam rules allowing for such penalties in cases endangering spectators; Begu was not penalized beyond the point loss and advanced by defeating the 30th seed 6-1, 6-4. In her quarterfinal match on June 2 against , which won 6-2, 6-0, the world No. 1 committed a double bounce on a serve that the chair umpire failed to call, allowing her to continue; Świątek later apologized publicly, stating she was unaware at the time and expressing regret over the uncalled violation. Earlier that day, during Coco Gauff's fourth-round victory over 6-4, 6-1, Gauff complained to chair umpire Marijana Veljović about Trevisan's loud grunting, describing it as "screaming" that hindered her focus, though no formal action was taken against Trevisan. The most severe on-court incident occurred on June 3 in the men's semifinals, when severely twisted his right ankle while retrieving a from , leading to tears in several lateral ligaments; after prolonged treatment and taping, Zverev attempted to continue but retired at 7-6(8), 6-6, marking the end of the match without dispute but highlighting the physical toll of clay-court play.

Player eligibility and off-court issues

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the (ITF), along with the ATP and WTA tours, mandated that Russian and Belarusian players could participate in sanctioned events only as neutral athletes, without displaying national flags, anthems, or other identifiers associated with their countries. The French Tennis Federation adopted this policy for the 2022 French Open, enabling competitors such as (who reached the men's final), (quarterfinalist), and Belarusian (semifinalist) to enter under neutral status. Organizers emphasized that any overt support for the invasion during the tournament would trigger sanctions, as stated by French Open director . This approach diverged from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club's outright ban on Russian and Belarusian players at Wimbledon 2022, which cited risks to the event's neutrality amid the geopolitical conflict. No players from these nations were excluded from the French Open draw on eligibility grounds related to nationality, though the neutral designation sparked debates about fairness and consistency across Grand Slams. Off-court issues did not lead to any formal eligibility restrictions during the tournament. , facing public allegations of from ex-partner Olya Sharypova (detailed in a 2020 interview) and later from Brenda Patea, received no suspension from governing bodies despite ongoing investigations in ; he advanced to the men's semifinals before retiring with a severe ankle injury on June 3, 2022. No doping violations or other personal conduct probes resulted in bans or withdrawals affecting the main draw eligibility.

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