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Sinner, Sabalenka Top French Open Draw; Alcaraz Out, Lacoste Launches

5/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 2026 French Open draw starts Sunday 24 May after a singles draw ceremony on Thursday 21 May at 14:00 (13:00 BST).
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner tops the men’s seed list for the 2026 French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz misses the tournament because of a wrist injury.
Women’s No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka leads the women’s seed list.
Lacoste launches a Roland-Garros apparel line and holds Club Lacoste in Paris from 21 May to 24 May.

History

Historical Context

Since its 1891 founding and 1925 Grand Slam status, Roland-Garros has repeatedly spotlighted emerging talent—Rafael Nadal became its first teenage champion in 2005, drawing 500,000 ticket buyers. In 2026 the tournament seeds world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka while sidelining Carlos Alcaraz, and partners with Lacoste for a new apparel line, continuing its tradition of star-making and high-profile branding.

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Story summary

The 2026 French Open draw starts Sunday 24 May after a singles draw ceremony on Thursday 21 May at 14:00 (13:00 BST).
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner tops the men’s seed list for the 2026 French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz misses the tournament because of a wrist injury.
Women’s No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka leads the women’s seed list.
Lacoste launches a Roland-Garros apparel line and holds Club Lacoste in Paris from 21 May to 24 May.

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