French Open 2012: Preview, Live Stream, Start Time and Schedule

There is nothing like the French Open.

Historic moments, classic battles, memorable finishes and, of course, the surface that makes the event what it is.

Don't expect anything less at the 2012 French Open.

Here is everything you need to know to get you ready for the annual classic.

When: May 27 through June 10

Watch: NBC, ESPN2, Tennis Channel

Where: Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France

Live Stream: WatchESPN.com

Top Men's Singles Players: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, David Ferrer, Tomas Berdych, Janko Tipsarevic, Juan Martin Del Potro, John Isner

Top Women's Singles Players: Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sharapova, Agnieszka Radwanska, Petra Kvitova, Serena Williams, Samantha Stosur, Na Li, Marion Bartoli, Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber

Schedule

Sunday, May 27: Men's and Women's Round 1 at 5:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m. on ESPN2

Wednesday, May 30: Men's and Women's Round 2 at 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on  ESPN2

Friday, June 1: Men's and Women's Round 3 at 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on ESPN2

Sunday, June 3: Men's and Women's Round 4 at 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on NBC

Tuesday, June 5: Men's and Women's Quarterfinals at 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on ESPN2

Thursday, June 7: Women's Semifinal at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on ESPN2

Friday, June 8: Men's Semifinal at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on NBC

Saturday, June 9: Women's Final at 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on NBC

Sunday, June 10: Men's Final at 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on NBC 

Prediction

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are the only candidates I see winning this year's open on the men's side. I would be shocked if another player jumped in to steal the spotlight.

With that said, I still have to give the edge to Nadal because of his domination on the clay at Roland Garros.

On the women's side, however, things are wide open. There are a number of individuals capable of walking away with the victory.

Maria Sharapova made her second semifinal at the French Open last year and I think she's ready to take that next step. If she can avoid the upset early, I'm looking for Sharapova to win her first Grand Slam since 2008.

Check out RolandGarros.com for complete information about the 2012 French Open.