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Only One Top WTA Player Misses Star-Packed French Open
15 Apr
Summary
- Nearly all top WTA players confirmed for the French Open.
- Defending champion Coco Gauff leads a strong contender field.
- Only one player from the top 101 is absent due to injury.
The main draw entry list for the 2026 French Open boasts an exceptional lineup, with 100 of the world's top 101 WTA ranked players confirmed.
Defending champion Coco Gauff will vie for another title in Paris, alongside former champions Iga Swiatek and Jelena Ostapenko. Swiatek aims for her fifth Paris crown, a feat matched by legends Chris Evert and Steffi Graf.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina are among those seeking their first Roland Garros title. Many other Grand Slam winners and recent finalists are also set to compete, promising intense competition.
Young talent is also represented, with 18-year-old Lilli Tagger earning direct entry. Ukraine's Daria Snigur completes the direct entrants. France's Varvara Gracheva is the sole top 101 player absent, due to a leg injury. Several players enter via protected rankings.
