Mumbai: Jannik Sinner, the world No.1, sets foot at the 2026 French Open as the master of the moment, exuding an air of unbeatability. Five Masters titles on the bounce, including three on clay, an unbeaten run of 29 matches and counting, just three sets dropped through the streak.
However, the French Open is Sinner's least productive Slam, and he is yet to win one. The 24-year-old has won one Slam from the last four, after two final defeats to Carlos Alcaraz either side of the 2025 Wimbledon title and the semi-final ouster from this year's Australian Open.
Sinner is competing in a Slam as a runaway favourite for the first time in his career, a great spot to be in, but one that he isn't too used to on that stage and could bring a touch of pressure.
Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Slam champion, has a serious shot at the elusive 25th, and he knows it. Djokovic has played just two tournaments since March, winning a couple of matches and losing as many, but has proved that physical issues hardly matter to him.
Other contenders include Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, and Rafael Jodar, who have all shown impressive form in the clay swing.
