Getty Rafael Nadal looks to beat Novak Djokovic at the French Open.
Rafael Nadal meets Novak Djokovic in the French Open on Tuesday, May 31.
In the United States, the match (2:45 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on the Tennis Channel. But if you don’t have cable or don’t have that channel, here’s a look at all the different ways you can watch a live stream of Djokovic vs Nadal online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of the Tennis Channel and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV. You’ll need the “Sports Plus” add-on, but you can include the main channel package and any add-ons with your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Djokovic vs Nadal live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR space.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” The Tennis Channel is in “Choice” and up, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Djokovic vs Nadal live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
If you can’t watch live, DirecTV Stream also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of the Tennis Channel and 40-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Blue + Sports Extra” bundle. This option doesn’t come with a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with the Tennis Channel, plus you can get $10 off your first month:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Djokovic vs Nadal live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes included with 50 hours of cloud DVR.
Djokovic vs Nadal 2022 French Open Preview
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet for the 59th time when the two rivals face off at the French Open on Tuesday. Djokovic comes in ranked No. 1 in world while Nadal seeks his 22nd Grand Slam title.
“It’s a huge challenge,” Djokovic said about Nadal via ESPN, “and probably the biggest one that you can have here in Roland Garros. I’m ready for it.”
Djokovic leads their overall series 30-28. Nadal has the edge on clay courts with a 19-8 record against Djokovic. Tuesday’s match will mark their 10th match at Roland-Garros, the site of the French Open, where Nadal has a 7-2 edge.
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“These are special matches,” Nadal said via ESPN. “I don’t know if I’ll have what it takes to beat someone like Novak, but I’m going to try.”
Djokovic comes into match more rested, having not lost a set in the tournament. He won his quarterfinal match over Diego Schwartzman 6-1, 6-3, 6-3.
Nadal’s quarterfinal match with Felix Auger-Aliassime went over four hours. Nadal won it 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.
“Being honest, every match that I play here, I don’t know if it’s going to be my last match here in Roland Garros. … That’s my situation now,” Nadal said via ESPN. “That’s why I am just trying to enjoy as much as possible.”
Nadal has 13 tournament titles at Roland Garros. Djokovic has won the French open twice.
“Of course, we know each other well. We have a lot of history together,” Nadal said via Yahoo! Sport Australia.
“I am going to be focused, I will try my best. I don’t know what will happen but I will fight until the end,” he added.
Nadal’s comments after his quarterfinal win have also been taken as a retirement hint by the 36-year-old star.
“I went through a tough process again with my foot. I do not know what will happen in the near future with my career, so I am just trying to enjoy and fight as much as I can to keep living the dream,” Nadal said via Yahoo! Sport Australia.
“I hope to give myself a chance to play at the highest level possible and then let’s see,” he added.
What Nadal definitely knows is that h doesn’t like playing matches at night at the French Open, which is when his showdown with Djokovic will happen.
“I don’t like night sessions on clay,” Nadal said via ESPN’s Simon Cambers. “I say the other day. I am very clear with that. I don’t like to play on clay during the night, because humidity is higher, the ball is slower, and can be very heavy conditions especially when it’s cold.”
“I think that makes a big difference on the way tennis is played on clay during the night and during the day,” he added.