French Open 2026 player preview: Title favorites, dark horses and legends bowing out‎

The 2026 French Open starts Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris, and the men’s and women’s draws are divided. For the men, there is one overwhelming favorite, with the field playing catchup to try to unseat him. For the women, the top four players in the world rankings are looking to separate themselves from those just below, who have perhaps more realistic chances of springing a surprise than their ATP Tour counterparts. But whoever lifts the trophy is never the only storyline at a major, and nor