French Open 2012 Schedule: Day 1 TV Schedule, Matches and Bracket Guide

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Published: May 26, 2012

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The action at the 2012 French Open in Paris will commence on Sunday with the world's best players looking to capture the crown at tennis' only clay court Grand Slam tournament.

The first day at Roland Garros will feature several exciting players on both the men's and women's sides, including Andy Roddick, Samantha Stosur, Juan Martin Del Potro and Ana Ivanovic.

The excitement at the French Open is so thrilling because the clay surface forces players to give their maximum effort physically to win matches. It's a true test to a player's physical conditioning.

Let's look at a complete guide to the opening day for the French Open on Sunday.

 

TV Schedule

Day Round Time (ET) TV Info Live Stream Sunday, May 27 1st 5:00 to 10:00 a.m. ESPN2 ESPN3.com  

Notable Matches for Sunday's First Round

Men's Bracket

Juan Manuel Del Potro (ARG) vs. Albert Montanes (ESP)

Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)

Nicolas Mahut (FRA) vs. Andy Roddick (USA)

 

Women's Bracket

Paula Ormaechea (ARG) vs. Venus Williams (USA)

Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino (ESP) vs. Ana Ivanovic (SRB)

Elena Baltacha (GRB) vs. Samantha Stosur (AUS)



 

Best Match to Watch

Men's Side

Andy Roddick and Nicolas Mahut will be a fantastic match to watch because both players are trying to improve on some poor Grand Slam performances recently.

Roddick has historically performed badly at Roland Garros, and the French Open is the only Grand Slam tournament that he hasn't advanced past the fourth round in.

Expect Roddick to play well on clay and make a strong effort for a surprise run in this tournament. The American doesn't have many chances left to win his second career Grand Slam.

 

Women's Side

Venus Will...
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