The Men’s and Women’s Singles are the two showpiece tournaments that will take place at the French Open. There are players like Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic on the Men’s side and Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka. The tournament started on 24th May and 7th June.
Let’s look at the Favourites to Win the French Open 2026 Men’s and Women’s Singles
Men’s Singles
Jannik Sinner
The number 1 Tennis player in the world Jannik Sinner is the absolute favourite to win the French Open. With Carlos Alcaraz not being there for the tournament this year, Jannik Sinner has won all the previous clay court tournaments before the French Open. He was a part of the greatest Men’s Singles Final against Carlos Alcaraz in 2025. He will look to avenge the final of last year. He will not have a better opportunity than this.
Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev is the second favourite to win the French Open. He has gotten better during the last 12 months. He will be a player that would want to get in the level of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. He has yet to win the French Open and this would be the biggest achievement of his career.
Novak Djokovic
This is a name that has been synonymous with being one of the favourites to win a Grand Slam. He was in the final of the Australian Open earlier in the year. He was also in the semi final of all the 4 Grand Slams last year. Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slams in his career and he just wants to win his 25th Grand Slam.
Women’s Singles
Coco Gauff
The Women’s Singles tournament is the more open part of the French Open. Coco Gauff won the 2025 French Open and she has finally been playing at the level that she was destined to. Coco Gauff will be the favourite to win the French Open once again. She has got better control of her mentality.
Iga Swiatek
The greatest female tennis player of the French Open Iga Swiatek will be one of the absolute favourites to win yet another French Open. Iga Swiatek has had her momentum derailed and this could be the tournament where she gets her winning streak back. Iga Swiatek is close to achieving double digit Grand Slam titles.
Aryna Sabalenka
The number 1 female tennis player Aryna Sabalenka. She is the most powerful female tennis player and she has revenge on her mind. She was not able to win the Australian Open earlier this year. She has Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek to contend with. It will be one heck of a tournament.
