Since Alcaraz is not participating, the primary seeded player Sinner has an opportunity to achieve a career Grand Slam – triumphing in all significant tournaments at least once – given that the French Open remains the sole title he has yet to claim.
The athlete from Italy comes to Paris performing exceptionally well, having clinched victory in the last six ATP Masters 1000 championships, which encompasses three straight clay-court competitions held in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome.
By achieving this feat, he distinguished himself as only the second male player, following Novak Djokovic, to successfully acquire all nine Masters trophies, an accomplishment recognized as the ‘career Golden Masters’.
Djokovic boasts three French Open victories; however, the 38-year-old competitor has participated in few contests this year and experienced an early departure from the Italian Open, his sole appearance on a clay court this season.
Although Sinner is the overwhelming favorite in the male category, selecting a champion for the women’s singles event proves to be a more challenging prediction.
The current title holder, Gauff, advanced to the championship match of the Italian Open, ultimately losing to Elina Svitolina, yet her performance has been erratic throughout 2026.
Assuming no concerns arise regarding injuries, the top-ranked Sabalenka is expected to be a strong contender, alongside Swiatek – who has triumphed four times at Roland Garros – and Elena Rybakina, the victor of the Australian Open.
