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Big-name absentees dominate build-up to French Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper are among those missing the French Open through injury.

The Independent UK · May 23

Nadal, Alcaraz and now Jodar: how Spain’s school of ‘suffering’ forges the stars of men’s tennis

The 19-year-old nicknamed the ‘new Rafa’, seeded at this year’s French Open, is the latest talent to emerge from the country’s conveyor belt of champions

The Guardian - US · May 23

No panic, Jannik: how can a Demon and co down a Sinner?

Jannik Sinner looks the hottest favourite to win a grand slam for years, with Alex de Minaur among the support cast wondering how on earth to halt him in Paris.

AAP · May 23

2026 Roland Garros Men’s Seed Report: Jannik Sinner vs. the Field

The top seed is the overwhelming favorite with his rival, Carlos Alcaraz, out of the French Open due to injury.

Sports Illustrated · May 21

French Open draw: Djokovic avoids Sinner half but Raducanu faces early Sierra test

Novak Djokovic has avoided Jannik Sinner’s half of the French Open draw but the Italian is expected to dominate in the absence of Carlos Alcaraz

The Guardian - UK · May 21

French Open draw sees Boisson face Kalinskaya and Sinner take on Tabur

The French Open has announced the draw for this year's tournament, at which top seeds Jannik Sinner of Italy and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will be seeking their first Roland Garros titles.

Radio France Internationale · May 21

French Open 2026 guide: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know about Roland-Garros

The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros, begins on Sunday

The Independent UK · May 21

French Open draw LIVE: Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner discover first round opponents

The men’s defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn through injury with Sinner tipped to complete a career grand slam

The Independent UK · May 21

Wrist injury forces Spanish star Alcaraz to pull out of Wimbledon

Grand Slam tournament duels between Italy's Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz will resume at the US Open in September at the earliest, after Alcaraz pulled out of Wimbledon to continue his recovery from an injury to his right wrist.

Radio France Internationale · May 20

When is the French Open draw? Seeds, wildcards and confirmed entry list

Jannik Sinner is hotly tipped to claim the career Grand Slam while the women’s field is full of potential contenders to lift the second major of the year

The Independent UK · May 20