French Open Tennis Preview, Trends & Analysis

The French Open is the only clay court grand slam tennis tournament and is usually the second major event of the ATP & WTA season held towards the end of May at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris.
French Open Tennis Preview, Trends & Analysis
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When is the 2026 French Open Tournament ?

The 2026 French Open dates are to be confirmed.

Where is the 2026 French Open Tennis Tournament ?

The French Open Tennis Tournament takes place at Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.

How can I bet on the French Open Tennis Tournament ?

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Who won the 2025 French Open Men's Singles Title ?

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz retained his French Open title by defeating Jannik Sinner 3-2 (4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6) in the final.

Who won the 2025 French Open Women's Singles Title ?

Coco Gauff won her first French Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 2-1 (6-7, 6-2, 6-4) in the final.

French Open Men's Singles Betting Preview

Who will win the 2026 French Open Men's Singles Title ?

Carlos Alcaraz is attempting a hat-trick of French Open titles. OLBG's knowledgeable tennis tipsters provide analysis and ante post selections for the French Open Men's Singles winner plus daily tennis predictions during the French Open tournament.

Before we take a closer look at the main contenders in the French Open Men's Singles draw here are the latest 2026 French Open Men's Singles Odds:

2026 French Open 25 May @ 11:00 - Win Tournament
Jannik Sinner 2.50
Carlos Alcaraz 2.50
Alexander Zverev 12.00
Novak Djokovic 13.00
Jack Draper 21.00
Lorenzo Musetti 23.00
Joao Fonseca 26.00
Holger Rune 34.00
Arthur Fils 34.00
Casper Ruud 34.00

Here's the current top ten players in the world at the time of writing (20th May 2025):

1. Jannik Sinner (Age 23)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 95/144 (66%)
  • French Open Best: RU (2025)
  • 2025 Monte Carlo: DNP
  • 2025 Barcelona: DNP
  • 2025 Madrid: DNP
  • 2025 Rome: RU

2. Carlos Alcaraz (Age 22)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 158/195 (81%)
  • French Open Best: Won (2024 & 2025)
  • 2025 Monte Carlo: Won
  • 2025 Barcelona: RU
  • 2025 Madrid: DNP
  • 2025 Rome: Won

3. Alexander Zverev (Age 28)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 215/306 (70%)
  • French Open Best: RU (2024)
  • French Open 2025: QF
  • 2025 Monte Carlo: 2R
  • 2025 Barcelona: DNP
  • 2025 Madrid: 4R
  • 2025 Rome: QF

4. Taylor Fritz (Age 27)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 81/137 (59%)
  • French Open Best: 4R (2024)
  • French Open 2025: 1R
  • 2025 Monte Carlo: DNP
  • 2025 Barcelona: DNP
  • 2025 Madrid: 4R
  • 2025 Rome: 2R

5. Jack Draper (Age 23)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 33/57 (58%)
  • French Open Best: 4R (2025)
  • 2025 Monte Carlo: 3R
  • 2025 Barcelona: DNP
  • 2025 Madrid: RU
  • 2025 Rome: QF

6. Novak Djokovic (Age 38)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 353/434 (81%)
  • French Open Best: WON (2016, 2021 & 2023)
  • French Open 2025: SF
  • 2025 Monte Carlo: 2R
  • 2025 Barcelona: DNP
  • 2025 Madrid: 2R
  • 2025 Rome: DNP

7. Casper Ruud (Age 26)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 254/366 (69%)
  • French Open Best: RU (2022 & 2023)
  • French Open 2025: 2R
  • 2025 Monte Carlo: 3R
  • 2025 Barcelona: QF
  • 2025 Madrid: Won
  • 2025 Rome: QF

8. Lorenzo Musetti (Age 23)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 141/216 (65%)
  • French Open Best: SF retired (2025)
  • 2025 Monte Carlo: RU
  • 2025 Barcelona: DNP
  • 2025 Madrid: SF
  • 2025 Rome: SF

9. Alex De Minaur (Age 26)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 76/132 (58%)
  • French Open Best: QF (2024)
  • French Open 2025: 2R
  • 2025 Monte Carlo: SF
  • 2025 Barcelona: QF
  • 2025 Madrid: 4R
  • 2025 Rome: 4R

10. Holger Rune (Age 22)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 136/199 (68%)
  • French Open Best: QF (2022 & 2023)
  • French Open 2025: 4R
  • 2025 Monte Carlo: 1R (retired)
  • 2025 Barcelona: Won
  • 2025 Madrid: 2R (retired)
  • 2025 Rome: 3R

For more in depth player stats head over to the official ATP Tour website, the French Open Men's draw when available can be viewed on the official Roland Garros website.

French Open Men's Singles Last Ten Winners

Here's a table showing the last ten French Open Men's winners including the beaten finalist and set score:

YearChampion (WR)Runner Up (WR)Set Score
2025Carlos Alcaraz (2)Jannik Sinner (1)3-2
2024Carlos Alcaraz (3)Alexander Zverev (4)3-2
2023Novak Djokovic (3)Casper Ruud (4)3-0
2022Rafael Nadal (5)Casper Ruud (8)3-0
2021Novak Djokovic (1)Stefanos Tsitsipas (5)3-2
2020Rafael Nadal (2)Novak Djokovic (1)3-0
2019Rafael Nadal (2)Dominic Thiem (4)3-1
2018Rafael Nadal (1)Dominic Thiem (8)3-0
2017Rafael Nadal (4)Stan Wawrinka (3)3-0
2016Novak Djokovic (1)Andy Murray (2)3-1
  • No player outside the top 8 in the world has made the French Open final in the last ten years.
  • Eight finals were contested by players both ranked in the top 5 in the world. 

So finding an each way long shot to make the final outside of the world's top ten would have been largely fruitless. 

French Open Ladies Singles Betting Preview

Who will win the 2026 French Open Women's Singles Title ?

Coco Gauff won her maiden French Open title in 2025 breaking the winning streak of Iga Swiatek who was searching a French Open four timer and fifth in total. OLBG's knowledgeable tennis tipsters provide their analysis and ante post predictions for the French Open Ladies Singles winner plus daily tennis predictions throughout the French Open tournament.

Before we take a closer look at the main contenders here are the latest 2026 French Open Women's Singles Odds:

2026 French Open Women 25 May @ 11:00 - Win Tournament
Iga Swiatek 3.40
Aryna Sabalenka 3.75
Coco Gauff 5.00
Mirra Andreeva 7.00
Elena Rybakina 15.00
Qinwen Zheng 17.00
Madison Keys 26.00
Jasmine Paolini 29.00
Elina Svitolina 34.00
Paula Badosa 41.00

Here's the current top ten players in the world at the time of writing (20th May 2025):

1. Aryna Sabalenka (Age 27)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 95/144 (66%)
  • French Open Best: RU (2025)
  • 2025 WTA Stuttgart: RU
  • 2025 WTA Madrid: Won
  • 2025 WTA Rome: QF

2. Coco Gauff (Age 21)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 78/107 (73%)
  • French Open Best: Won (2025)
  • 2025 WTA Stuttgart: QF
  • 2025 WTA Madrid: RU
  • 2025 WTA Rome: RU

3. Jessica Pegula (Age 31)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 129/208 (62%)
  • French Open Best: QF (2022)
  • French Open 2025: 4R
  • 2025 WTA Stuttgart: QF
  • 2025 WTA Madrid: 3R
  • 2025 WTA Rome: 3R

4. Jasmine Paolini (Age 29)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 230/356 (65%)
  • French Open Best: RU (2024)
  • French Open 2025: 4R
  • 2025 WTA Stuttgart: SF
  • 2025 WTA Madrid: 3R
  • 2025 WTA Rome: Won

5. Iga Swiatek (Age 23)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 161/187 (86%)
  • French Open Best: Won (2020, 2022 to 2024)
  • French Open 2025: SF
  • 2025 WTA Stuttgart: QF
  • 2025 WTA Madrid: RU
  • 2025 WTA Rome: 3R

6. Mirra Andreeva (Age 18)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 67/84 (80%)
  • French Open Best: SF (2024)
  • French Open 2025: QF
  • 2025 WTA Stuttgart: 2R
  • 2025 WTA Madrid: QF
  • 2025 WTA Rome: QF

7. Madison Keys (Age 30)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 97/152 (64%)
  • French Open Best: SF (2018)
  • French Open 2025: QF
  • 2025 WTA Stuttgart: DNP
  • 2025 WTA Madrid: QF
  • 2025 WTA Rome: 3R

8. Qinwen Zheng (Age 22)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 94/124 (76%)
  • French Open Best: QF (2025)
  • 2025 WTA Stuttgart: DNP
  • 2025 WTA Madrid: 2R
  • 2025 WTA Rome: SF

9. Emma Navarro (Age 24)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 123/185 (66%)
  • French Open Best: 4R (2024)
  • French Open 2025: 1R
  • 2025 WTA Stuttgart: 2R
  • 2025 WTA Madrid: 3R
  • 2025 WTA Rome: 3R

10. Paula Badosa (Age 27)

  • Career clay court wins/matches: 177/267 (66%)
  • French Open Best: QF (2021)
  • French Open 2025: 3R
  • 2025 WTA Stuttgart: DNP
  • 2025 WTA Madrid: DNP
  • 2025 WTA Rome: DNP

For more in depth player stats take a look at the official WTA Tour website, the French Open Ladies Singles draw when available can be viewed on the official Roland Garros website.

French Open Ladies Singles Last Ten Winners

Here's a table showing the last ten French Open Ladies winners including the beaten finalist and set score:

YearChampion (WR)Runner Up (WR)Set Score
2025Coco Gauff (2)Aryna Sabalenka (1)2-1
2024Iga Swiatek (1)Jasmine Paolini (15)2-0
2023Iga Swiatek (1)Karolina Muchova (43)2-1
2022Iga Swiatek (1)Coco Gauff (23)2-0
2021Barbora Krejcikova (33)A. Pavlyuchenkova (32)2-1
2020Iga Swiatek (54)Sofia Kenin (6)2-0
2019Ashleigh Barty (8)Marketa Vondrousova (38)2-0
2018Simona Halep (1)Sloane Stephens (10)2-1
2017Jelena Ostapenko (47)Simona Halep (4)2-1
2016Garbine Muguruza (4)Serena Williams (1)2-0

Coco Gauff won her first French Open title in 2025 and was her second major victory after securing the US Open in 2023.

Interesting to note the better ranked player of the two finalists has won only five of the last ten finals.

We have seen Jelena Ostapenko win in 2017 ranked just inside the top 50, Marketa Vondrousova make the final in 2019 when ranked just inside the top 40 and 2020 saw world number 54 Iga Swiatek (now a four time French Open winner) stun the tennis world with a straight sets win over Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin. The 2021 final saw Barbora Krejcikova ranked 33 defeat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova ranked 32.

  • Predicting the finalists has been a little tricky with just three of the last ten finals contested by two players in the current top ten in the world. Although the top two in the world fought out the 2025 final (as in the Mens draw too.)

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