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Sinner Dominates French Open Draw; Alcaraz Out
21 May
Summary
- Jannik Sinner is the favorite with a 29-match winning streak.
- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is absent due to injury.
- Draws for the French Open take place on Thursday, May 21.
The 2026 French Open draw ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, in Paris. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is the clear favorite for the men's singles title, arriving with an impressive 29-match winning streak that includes victories at five ATP Masters 1000 events. However, last year's champion, Carlos Alcaraz, is a significant absentee due to a lingering wrist injury, also ruling him out of Wimbledon.
Other strong contenders in the men's draw include Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. The women's singles also promises excitement, with defending champion Coco Gauff facing challenges from Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and a resurgent Elina Svitolina, who recently won the Rome tournament.
Notable absentees extend to the women's draw, with former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova out due to a doping test charge. Lorenzo Musetti has also withdrawn, making way for Stan Wawrinka in the main draw. Holger Rune and Jack Draper are also sidelined with injuries.
