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Sinner eyes Career Slam, Djokovic chases historic 25th Major
21 May
Summary
- Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic lead the 2026 French Open field.
- Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, will be absent from the tournament.
- Power rankings are based on clay court performances over the last three years.
The 2026 French Open's men's singles draw will be headlined by Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz notably absent. Sinner is poised to achieve a Career Slam, while Djokovic aims to secure his record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.
These rankings are determined by a formula weighting performances across the 2024-2026 European clay court seasons. Players like Arthur Fils, Andrey Rublev, Tommy Paul, Lorenzo Musetti, Casper Ruud, and Alexander Zverev are highlighted as strong contenders.
Djokovic, despite his strong French Open record, has had a limited clay court season in 2026. However, Alcaraz's withdrawal offers him a potential path to the final without facing the 'Big Two' simultaneously.
Casper Ruud, a two-time finalist, continues his strong clay court presence with a recent Rome final appearance and consistent title wins since 2020.
Jannik Sinner enters the tournament undefeated on clay in 2026, having won all three Masters 1000 events. His strong performances, including reaching the French Open final in 2025, position him as a favorite for his maiden title.
