The French Open 2026 has witnessed an astonishing turn of events, with both the men's and women's singles draws guaranteeing a maiden Slam winner for the first time in history.
Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal due to a wrist injury paved the way for Jannik Sinner, who was subsequently eliminated in the second round. Novak Djokovic, the favourite after Sinner's ouster, also fell to 19-year-old Joao Fonseca in the third round.
On the women's side, reigning Australian Open winner Elena Rybakina, defending champion Coco Gauff, and four-time Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek all suffered early exits.
Aryna Sabalenka's stunning loss to Diana Shnaider in a comeback of the year has left the field open for a new champion.
Among the remaining men, Alexander Zverev stands out as the top favourite, with a consistent record at Roland Garros and experience in Grand Slam finals.
On the women's side, Mirra Andreeva heads into the semifinals as the highest remaining seed, but faces a tough challenge from Marta Kostyuk, who arrives on a 17-match winning streak.
