Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev: French Open 2025 Quarter-Final Start Time and Preview
The highly anticipated French Open 2025 quarter-final between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev is set to captivate tennis fans on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris. Scheduled for the night session, the match will commence no earlier than 7:15 PM BST (8:15 PM CEST local time), translating to 2:15 PM EST for U.S. viewers. Fans can tune in live on TNT, truTV, or the Tennis Channel in the U.S., TNT or Discovery+ in the UK, Eurosport across much of Europe, and France TV or Amazon Prime in France.
Djokovic, the world No. 3 and 24-time Grand Slam champion, is chasing a record-extending 25th major title and a fourth Roland Garros crown. Despite a challenging 2025 season with no titles and early exits in Indian Wells and the Australian Open, the 38-year-old Serb has found his rhythm in Paris. His fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo showcased his resilience, overcoming a knee issue to win in five sets. Djokovic’s experience on clay, with a 20-3 record against Zverev, including a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory in their last Roland Garros clash in 2021, makes him a formidable opponent.
Zverev, the world No. 4 and 2024 French Open finalist, is in top form, having won the Italian Open and dropping just one set en route to the quarter-finals. His straight-sets thrashing of Holger Rune in the fourth round highlights his improved fitness and mental toughness since his 2022 ankle injury at Roland Garros. Zverev’s powerful serve and baseline game pose a threat, but his 2-8 record against Djokovic in high-stakes matches, including a 2020 French Open semi-final loss, underscores the challenge ahead.
The match is a pivotal moment for both players. Djokovic aims to solidify his GOAT status, while Zverev seeks his first Grand Slam title and revenge for past defeats. Social media buzz on X predicts a five-set thriller, with fans noting Zverev’s recent clay dominance but Djokovic’s unmatched big-match mentality. Weather conditions in Paris, expected to be clear, should ensure an uninterrupted clash. As the night session electrifies Roland Garros, this quarter-final promises a battle of experience versus momentum, with a semi-final spot on the line.
