The most prestigious clay-court tennis tournament returns from May 24 to June 7. The second Grand Slam of the season will take place without defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who has withdrawn due to a wrist injury.
Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev will be the headline players of this edition. Read a preview of this tournament below, along with the best tennis odds and a few predictions for your online sports betting.
Roland-Garros 2026: tournament preview
As the second Grand Slam of the season after the Australian Open, the tournament in Paris promises to be particularly open this year. This is mainly due to the withdrawal of the defending champion. Two-time Paris champion Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out because of a right wrist injury. His absence leaves a huge gap in the men’s tournament. Fans will also miss out on a possible new clash with Jannik Sinner, following last year’s epic final won by Alcaraz in five sets after a memorable battle (4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6).
World number one Jannik Sinner arrives as the clear favourite. The Italian is in outstanding form after an impressive run of victories. He also seems more comfortable than ever on this surface. Behind him, Alexander Zverev, a regular finalist on clay, and Novak Djokovic, still dangerous at Grand Slams despite being 39 years old, are considered the main contenders for the title.
The French crowd will closely follow Arthur Fils. Playing in front of his home fans, the young Frenchman hopes to confirm his rise and achieve the best Roland-Garros result of his career. His explosiveness and improvement on clay make him a credible outsider to reach the second week.
In the women’s tournament, the suspense is just as high. Coco Gauff returns to defend her title, but world number one Aryna Sabalenka has strong credentials. Elena Rybakina is also among the favourites. She possesses a powerful game that can make the difference even on clay.
Roland-Garros 2026: odds
All odds are subject to change.
Roland-Garros 2026 – tournament winner
Jannik Sinner: 1.29
Alexander Zverev: 8.90
Novak Djokovic: 13.00
Arthur Fils: 20.00
Casper Ruud: 21.00
Rafael Jódar: 22.00
João Fonseca: 32.00
Daniil Medvedev: 40.00
Jakub Menšík: 42.00
Francisco Cerúndolo: 48.00
Stefanos Tsitsipas: 50.00
Ben Shelton: 50.00
Hubert Hurkacz: 60.00
Flavio Cobolli: 60.00
Tommy Paul: 65.00
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: 65.00
Félix Auger-Aliassime: 65.00
Andrey Rublev: 70.00
Taylor Fritz: 75.00
Alex de Minaur: 75.00
Karen Khachanov: 80.00
Roland-Garros 2026: our predictions
Alexander Zverev to win the tournament @ 8.90
Alexander Zverev is one of the most dangerous players on clay. A finalist and semi-finalist multiple times in Paris, the German seems close to winning a first Grand Slam title after several seasons of coming close. Alcaraz’s absence significantly opens up the draw, and his experience in long matches could allow him to take advantage of any possible slip-up from Sinner.
Jannik Sinner to win the tournament @ 1.29
It is difficult to bet against Jannik Sinner. The world number one arrives in outstanding form and seems to have taken another step forward on clay. Last year’s losing finalist against Alcaraz, the Italian now has a golden opportunity to win his first title in Paris and complete his Grand Slam title collection. He logically remains the big favourite for this edition.