No previous French Open champions left - who will seize chance?
Summary
All previous French Open champions have been eliminated from both men’s and women’s singles draws this year, opening the door for new winners. On the women’s side, top seed Aryna Sabalenka remains a leading contender, while the men’s side will see a first-time Grand Slam winner since top players including Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are out.Key Facts
- Iga Swiatek, who won three French Open titles in a row, was defeated in the fourth round by Marta Kostyuk.
- Swiatek lost confidence and made errors under pressure in the match against Kostyuk.
- Marta Kostyuk has won all 16 of her clay-court matches this season and is playing well.
- The women’s quarter-finals include several players who have never been in a Grand Slam final before.
- Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed and favorite on the women’s side to win her first French Open.
- Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending men’s champion, is absent due to a wrist injury.
- Jannik Sinner, the men’s top seed, was unexpectedly knocked out, ensuring a first-time male Grand Slam winner at this tournament.
- Novak Djokovic, a 24-time major winner, is still competing in the men’s draw.
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