French Open Live Streaming 2012: When and Where to Watch Online

With the start of the 2012 French Open upon us, it’s time to get ready for the intense action by finding where to watch the fun. While there will be plenty of coverage on television, what about the fans that want the French Open on the go?

We got you covered.

In what should arguably be one of the most exciting tournaments of the year, fans of the sport can see the best in the world competing at the highest level. Add in the history of Roland Garros and you can’t miss a second of the action.

With the live streaming, you don’t have to!

When: May 27 through June 10

Watch: NBC, ESPN2, Tennis Channel

Where: Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France

Live Stream: ESPN3.com, Roland-Garros TV

Listen: Roland-Garros Radio

What We’re Watching

The Clay Courts

The courts of Roland Garros are world renowned for their red clay surfaces and how hard they are to master at times. While a star like Rafael Nadal has conquered the courts, even the greatest in the world have trouble taming the clay-court beast.

If Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic can struggle at times on clay, there is no reason to believe that the courts won’t play a serious role in the outcome of the tournament for both the men and the women.

The Tough Men’s Division

With Andy Murray, Nadal, Federer and Djokovic all competing at the French Open, there is no reason to think that fans won’t get at least three of the best possible matchups the men’s division could offer.

Until someone proves they are more dominant than Nadal on clay, there is no way the fans and experts can pick against him. While Nadal has the inside lane to a win, it will not be an easy ride to the top.

The Wide-Open Women’s Division

While there are plenty of strong women stars that could steal the show at Roland Garros, the battle everyone is watching for will be Maria Sharapova vs. Serena Williams.

With Williams and Sharapova drawn in the same quarter, the ideal finals matchup will happen much earlier. As bad as that is for the fans, getting to watch these two female stars battle any time is a pleasure.

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