The French Open's Unlikely Narrative: When Favorites Falter The 2026 French Open is just months away, and with Carlos Alcaraz opting out of defending his title, the stage is set for a thrilling competition.
Coco Gauff, last year's champion, will be seeking her second consecutive win on the Roland Garros red clay, but her chances are far from guaranteed. This year's tournament could be a perfect storm of unpredictability.
The men's draw is dominated by Jannik Sinner, who has been on an incredible roll, winning three Masters 1000 clay court tournaments this year.