2026 French Open: No Alcaraz, Gauff’s Struggles, and Sinner’s Grand Slam Quest

The French Open begins on Sunday as the 125th edition of Roland Garros takes place in Paris.

Italy's Jannik Sinner hits a return to Norway's Casper Ruud during the men's final of the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 17, 2026. Filippo Monteforte/AFP via Getty Images

Roland Garros is upon us, as the second major in tennis will start on Sunday with the 2026 French Open. This will be the 125th edition of the tournament, but it will be absent, perhaps, the biggest star in the sport.

Carlos Alcaraz won’t have the opportunity for a three-peat as he withdrew from the tournament due to a wrist injury. However, the reigning women’s champion, Coco Gauff, is part of the 2026 French Open field, with the women’s and men’s champions being crowned on June 6 and June 7, respectively.