As the French Open 2026 approaches, the tournament’s dynamics are already shifting even before the main draw. With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined due to injury, Jannik Sinner has emerged as the favorite to lead the men’s competition.
Sinner has justified this status with his performance. At the Madrid Open, he advanced to the semi-finals by defeating Rafael Jodar 6-2, 7-6(0), showcasing resilience by saving multiple break points and dominating the tiebreak. His consistent form in this season’s Masters events bolsters the belief that Roland Garros might be his time to shine, especially with the draw becoming more favorable.
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Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic remain formidable Grand Slam contenders, though they are ranked below Sinner in the odds. Rising talents like Arthur Fils are also making waves on clay, adding intrigue to the lineup.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has quietly built a strong clay court record, reaching the Monte Carlo semi-finals before narrowly losing to Casper Ruud 6-4, 5-7, 6-3. Holger Rune has been impressive as well, securing a quarter-final victory in Barcelona against Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-4, before a tight three-set loss in the following round. Alex de Minaur has demonstrated improved clay court skills in Madrid, defeating Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 6-2.
Here are the current odds for the men’s draw at the 2026 French Open:
Disclaimer: The early odds are sourced from BetMGM and reflect current market positions, though they may change based on results leading up to the tournament.
French Open 2026 women’s early favorites
Defending champion Coco Gauff enters the French Open 2026 following a challenging preparation phase. Despite battling illness in Madrid, she managed a hard-fought three-set victory over Sorana Cirstea, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1, reaching the last 16. Her resilience keeps her among the top contenders despite recent health issues.
Mirra Andreeva has become a strong contender, having reached the Madrid Open final with a 6-4, 7-6(8) win over Hailey Baptiste, showing impressive composure in the tiebreak. Her clay prowess has been steadily improving, highlighted by a comeback victory against Iga Swiatek in Stuttgart, winning 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek continue to be dominant forces on clay, consistently performing at high levels. Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini are also notable contenders following strong recent performances, contributing to a competitive field of challengers.
Ons Jabeur has shown signs of regaining top form, advancing to the quarter-finals in Stuttgart with a decisive win over Veronika Kudermetova 6-2, 6-4, before facing a tougher opponent. Maria Sakkari secured a notable victory in Madrid against Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, demonstrating her stamina in extended rallies.
Danielle Collins has maintained her momentum from earlier in 2026, achieving a three-set win over Ekaterina Alexandrova 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
The odds for the women’s draw at the 2026 French Open are as follows:
Edited by Adityan Pillai
