French Open begins May 25 in Paris, and the draws for the men’s and women’s singles are intriguing, while also throwing up some blockbuster first-round matches. ’s tennis writers, Matthew Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare,

If he crosses the opening hurdle, Jannik Sinner would take on one of two French wild cards Terence Atmane or Richard Gasquet in the second round, and is seeded to meet Novak Djokovic in the semi-final

Alcaraz has been the dominant player in the weeks leading to Roland Garros. PARIS (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz will open his defense of the French Open title against veteran Kei Nishikori and said he’s “excited” to be back in Paris on the back of an excellent clay-court season.