In the first French Open since Rafael Nadal’s retirement, Carlos Alcaraz is a strong favorite to defend his title in Paris as Spanish great Carlos Moyá tells CNN Sports.

Sabalenka's rise makes Swiatek's odds that much more valuable and bettors are jumping on the opportunity to get such a good price on someone who has dominated this tournament. At

The French Open first round continues on Monday at Roland Garros with defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek beginning their title defences, while world number one Jannik Sinner opens his quest for a fourth Grand Slam crown.

Ahead of the tournament, the Spaniard shared his preference for daytime matches. But world No. 166 Richard Gasquet has been given the day session slot on Chatrier on Monday ahead of his retirement. A former top-10 player, the Frenchman will end his career at the tournament this week.

The 22-year-old Spaniard beat his top rival Jannik Sinner in the final, a further boost of confidence ahead of the second Major of the season. The Murcia-born ace has already clinched four Grand Slam titles and seven Masters 1000 titles, but he knows he has to keep working hard if he really wants to become one of the best players of all time.

The French Open returns to Roland Garros for 2025, with a tough draw for Iga Świątek and a kinder one for Carlos Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz reigned supreme in 2024, defeating Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev en route to claiming his maiden title at the French Open

Past champions Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek aren’t in top form as they head to Roland Garros.

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