French Open 2016: All you need to know ahead of Roland Garros

All the key information ahead of the French Open at Roland Garros with world number one Novak Djokovic again the favourite to lift the elusive trophy.

WHEN IS IT?

The French Open begins with qualifying on Monday, May 16. 

The tournament itself gets underway on Sunday, May 22 with the men's final on Sunday, June 5.

Where is it taking place?

Roland Garros in Paris. Here's more information about the venue and how to get there.

CAN I BUY TICKETS?

Tickets are available via the official Roland Garros hub page.

Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka after 2015 French Open final - Imago

Can I watch it on TV?

You certainly can. Eurosport Player gives fans exclusive live access to all the action LIVE through 15 bonus channels. 

Eurosport will broadcast LIVE coverage of the French Open, from the qualifying round, right through to the men’s final on June 5.

Eurosport’s comprehensive coverage includes every Andy Murray match live as the British number one seeks to better his record at Roland Garros. 

Despite clay being his least favourite surface, Murray has reached the semi-finals on three occasions and in an exclusive interview with Eurosport claimed winning the title would be his biggest achievement.

TOP PREDICTIONS

Mats Wilander exclusively gave Eurosport his predictions for the French Open, highlighting Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray as the two main threats, along with Rafael Nadal.

TOURNAMENT ODDS

Men's singles title:

Novak Djokovic - 8-11

Rafael Nadal - 3-1

Andy Murray - 8-1

Stan Wawrinka - 10-1

Kei Nishikori - 20-1

Roger Federer - 22-1

Dominic Thiem - 25-1

Gael Monfils - 40-1

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga - 50-1

Milos Raonic - 50-1

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in Madrid - AFP

Women's singles title:

Serena Williams - 9-4

Victoria Azarenka - 9-2

Simona Halep - 8-1

Garbine Muguruza - 13-1

Angelique Kerber - 14-1

Petra Kvitova - 18-1

Lucie Safarova - 25-1

Belinda Bencic - 33-1

Carla Suarez Navarro - 33-1

Caroline Wozniacki - 33-1

Serena Williams poses with her trophy and her dog named Chip in the dressing room after winning the French Open - Reuters