The draw for the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros has been released, revealing the initial opponents for top contenders including Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Emma Raducanu. Sinner, fresh off his Italian Open triumph and boosted by Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal, is a strong favourite for his first major title on clay. He will begin his campaign against French wildcard Clement Tabur.
Men's Singles Highlights
Novak Djokovic, chasing a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, faces a tricky first-round encounter against the towering six-foot-seven French wildcard Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. The Serbian will need to be at his best to overcome the big-serving youngster.
Great Britain's Cameron Norrie, seeded 20th, is set to play Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. Fellow Briton Jacob Fearnley has a challenging opener against Juan Manuel Cerundolo and could potentially meet Sinner in the second round if both advance.
Women's Singles Highlights
In the women's draw, British number one Emma Raducanu will face Argentina's Solana Sierra. The match was originally scheduled at the Italian Open but postponed due to Raducanu's post-viral illness. Raducanu will be eager to make a strong start in Paris.
Defending champion Coco Gauff begins her title defence against American compatriot Taylor Townsend. Other top seeds, including Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and four-time champion Iga Swiatek, also learned their opening opponents. Swiatek, the world number one, is aiming for a fifth Roland Garros crown.
