Who on earth is winning this French Open? Ranking the first-time grand slam champion contenders
The French Open has seen a surprising turn of events with the elimination of top players Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. This opens the door for new contenders to claim their first grand slam title. For the first time in the Open era, the last-16 will proceed without a former grand slam champion in the draw.
- ▪Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were both knocked out of the French Open on consecutive days.
- ▪Carlos Alcaraz is unable to defend his title due to a wrist injury and will also miss Wimbledon.
- ▪Alexander Zverev is now the most experienced player left in the draw and is considered a favorite.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 21:59:04 +0000 |
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