For the first time in three years, a women’s match will headline the night session at the French Open.
The fourth round of Roland Garros wraps up tonight, June 1, with a Round of 16 matchup between No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 16 Naomi Osaka.
With the men’s draw lacking many of the household names associated with tennis, this matchup of women’s tennis heavyweights just the fifth time that a WTA match will be featured in this primetime slot since its introduction in 2021.
It marks Osaka’s first time reaching the Round of 16 at the French Open; Sabalenka, a French Open finalist last year, is seeking her first title at Roland Garros.
Head to head, Sabalenka holds the edge with two wins in three matches. Both of the Belarusian’s wins came in 2026.
2026 french open: what to know
- What: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka, Round of 16
- When: June 1, approx. 2:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Stade Roland Garros (Paris, France)
- Channel: TNT, truTV
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
The winner of tonight’s match will go on to face No. 25 Diana Shnaider in a June 3 quarterfinal match.
Sabalenka vs. Osaka start time
The Sabalenka vs. Osaka fourth-round matchup at the French Open is scheduled to start at approximately 2:45 p.m. ET.
What channel is the French Open on?
The French Open, including tonight’s match between Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka, is airing on both TNT and truTV.
How to watch Sabalenka vs. Osaka for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the French Open for free.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching sports live for free — the five-day free trial of its MySports genre packs includes TNT, where the French Open is airing. When the trial is over, you’ll pay just $49.99/month for your first two months and gain access to 20+ live sports or channels.
If you aren’t ready to commit to a full-on subscription, you can try a Sling Orange Day Pass. Priced at $4.99, you’ll get 24 hours of access to all Sling TV Orange has to offer, including TNT. Sling also offers weekend and week-long passes for its Orange plan, which offer between three and seven days of access.
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