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Sinner Opens French Open as Favorite; Alcaraz Out Injured

5/22/2026

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Sinner Opens French

Jannik Sinner, world No. 1, opens the French Open on May 24 as the -300 favorite.
His 29-game streak makes him the second player after Novak Djokovic to win all nine Masters 1000 events.
Carlos Alcaraz, 23, is sidelined by a wrist injury that ends his 2025 French Open defense and Wimbledon 2026 participation, with his April statement noting recovery improvement but not readiness for Queen’s or Wimbledon.

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Nadal Retires

Rafael Nadal announced on 10 October 2024 that he will retire, with his match in Malaga in November.
He said two intestinal perforations from anti-inflammatory medication likely cost him about twelve Grand Slam titles.
At Paris 2024 Olympics, Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz lost in doubles quarter-finals to Krajicek and Ram.
Nadal, Olympic gold medalist in singles (2008) and doubles (2016), father of son Rafael (born Oct 2022), runs a foundation.

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Sinner Opens French

Jannik Sinner, world No. 1, opens the French Open on May 24 as the -300 favorite.
His 29-game streak makes him the second player after Novak Djokovic to win all nine Masters 1000 events.
Carlos Alcaraz, 23, is sidelined by a wrist injury that ends his 2025 French Open defense and Wimbledon 2026 participation, with his April statement noting recovery improvement but not readiness for Queen’s or Wimbledon.

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