Sunday marks the start of Roland Garros without two‑time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. All eyes turn to world No.1 Jannik Sinner, who rides a 29‑match winning streak and five consecutive Masters 1000 titles, dropping only three sets since February. He won Monte Carlo and Madrid, cementing his clay supremacy. Experts argue his form makes him the overwhelming favorite, barring an injury or an extraordinary upset.

On the men’s side, veteran Novak Djokovic carries his record‑breaking 25th‑major ambition, yet faces a brutal draw that includes French hopeful Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, João Fonseca and Casper Ruud before a possible Zverev semifinal. In the women’s draw, defending champion Coco Gauff entered as a co‑favorite after reaching the Italian Open final and posting recent three‑set wins over quality opponents.

Analysts D’Arcy Maine and Bill Connelly agree Sinner’s dominance eclipses all challengers, while noting only Djokovic or a breakthrough youngster could threaten him. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and Iga Świątek remain threats, yet Gauff’s momentum and mental toughness give her a realistic path to a second title. The tournament promises high‑stakes battles across both draws.