Tony Estanguet to Conduct Roland-Garros Seed Draw

Olympic canoe‑kayak champion Tony Estanguet will conduct the seed draw for the French Open on Thursday 21 May. The draw determines the placement of the tournament’s top players.

Estanguet won Olympic gold medals in canoe‑kayak in 2000, 2004 and 2012. His sporting achievements have made him a prominent figure in French sport.

He also served as president of the Paris 2024 Olympic organising committee. His experience in major event management adds prestige to the draw.

The seed draw will set the seeding for Roland‑Garros, which begins on Sunday 24 May. The tournament will then follow the established bracket format.

Roland‑Garros is one of tennis’s four Grand Slam events. It attracts the world’s leading players each year.

Seeding ensures that top competitors are distributed throughout the draw, reducing the chance of early match‑ups between them. This structure aims to maintain competitive balance.

The draw will be held at the Stade Roland‑Garros in Paris. The venue hosts the French Open’s main courts.

The French Open will showcase elite talent as the competition unfolds. Fans will watch for high‑stakes matches leading to the championship.