The second Grand Slam of the Year is a little more than a week, and attention focuses on the big stories that are expected to unfold when the tennis world gathered in Paris for the French Open 2025.
Jannik Sinner has successfully returned to the court after a three-month drug ban, and the clay season so far has yielded a number of surprise results.
With several major players who enter tournaments in the week before Roland Garros, hoping to sharpen their clay court, all eyes are now on Paris where some fascinating fights are expected.
Sinner vs Alcaraz: a final confrontation looms up?
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the current top stars in Herentennis, will be the top two seeds at Roland Garros – which means that they cannot meet each other to the final.
Alcaraz defeated Sinner in Paris last year, and both players divided the Grand Slam titles in 2024. However, there are questions about the fitness of Alcaraz, while Sinner looks refreshed and motivated.
Pronunciation: Sinner seems to have the upper hand in Paris.
Swiatek’s struggles continue
Iga Swiatek has won the French Open four times since 2020, but her recent form has been far from convincing.
A 6-1, 6-1 loss for Coco Gauff in Madrid and another defeat of straight sets against Danielle Collins in Rome has expressed concern. Her game looked shaky, and unless she quickly finds her rhythm, defending her title can be too difficult.
Pronunciation: The shape of Swiatek has fallen sharply and she may not be ready to lift a fifth title in Paris.
Djokovic – Still a competition?
Novak Djokovic, who is now approaching 38, has started more this year in an attempt to stay sharp. But the plan may have failed, with questions about his motivation and energy levels.
Although he won Olympic gold in Paris last summer, his current form does not suggest that he is ready to win another Grand Slam.
Pronunciation: Djokovic can never be excluded, but he doesn’t look ready for a serious title challenge at the French Open this year.
A surprising winner in the women’s stretch?
With Swiatek from Vorm, Aryna Sabalenka has become the best favorite for the title. However, she never reached the final in Paris and has shown weaknesses on clay and recently lost to Jelena Ostapenko and Zheng Qinwen.
The Italian star Jasmine Paolini has made a strong thing for herself with a run to the Italian open final, and Coco Gauff can be a serious threat – if she can solve her serving problems.
Pronunciation: Gauff, expects to be the number 2 seed, could be the one who beats unless her inconsistencies stand in the way.
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Now that Roland Garros is rapidly approaching, all eyes are now focused on the latest coordination and how the top names deal with the pressure. Paris promises drama, surprises and possibly new champions.
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