French Open 2026 women's preview: Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff among 12 names to watch in wide-open field
The 2026 French Open women's singles draw features a competitive field with no clear favorite. Top contenders include Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina, each bringing unique strengths to the tournament. The absence of a dominant player makes this year's event particularly unpredictable.
- ▪The women's field at the French Open is notably open, unlike the men's field dominated by Jannik Sinner.
- ▪Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina are highlighted as the top contenders.
- ▪None of the top players won the major clay WTA 1000 tournaments leading up to the French Open.
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