Nishikori drew the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the first round at Roland Garros. However, the 35-year-old will not challenge the Spaniard after deciding to miss the clay Major.

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Zeppieri’s best performances in Grand Slam tournaments have come at Roland Garros, where he reached the second round in both 2023 and 2024. He also made it to the second round once at the Australian Open last year. That history underscores the importance of this Sunday’s match for the young left-hander.

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Familiar names are at the top of the odds ahead of the French Open, although there are some noteworthy shifts among the order.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are the top seeds and favorites at Roland Garros. The two great rivals met on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday during the practice session. Carlos trained with Francisco Cerundolo while Jannik hit with Casper Ruud. The Spaniard and the Italian exchanged a couple of words, with their coaches joining them.

On Friday, June 7, 2024, Alcaraz and Sinner met on Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris for the Roland Garros semifinals. The Spanish star came from behind to win 2–6, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4, 6–3 and advanced to the final, where he defeated Alexander Zverev to capture his first Roland Garros title.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner to claim the Rome title heading into Roland Garros. / IMAGO / Insidefoto Twenty years ago, Rafael Nadal won his first major, the 2005 French Open. An improbable 21 majors followed—a goofy 13 more of them at Roland Garros.

Carlitos was also defended by his illustrious compatriot Rafael Nadal, who will receive a special tribute from the French Open organizers on Sunday at the end of the 'Day 1' matches. According to the latest rumors, Alcaraz is expected to be present at the ceremony along with Roger Federer and Nole Djokovic.

Roland Garros presents a prime opportunity for Carlos Alcaraz to make history and carry on Rafael Nadal’s legacy.