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Sinner Begins French Open on 29-Match Streak

5/25/2026

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Summary

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Jannik Sinner opens his French Open 2026 on May 25 against French wild-card Clement Tabur.
He arrives with a 29-match winning streak, a 17-0 clay record, and a 6-4, 6-4 win over Casper Ruud that completed a Golden Masters.
With Carlos Alcaraz injured, Sinner is the clear favorite at –325 BetMGM and –340 DraftKings odds, a Paris title that would give him a career Grand Slam and join seven Open-Era men.

History

Historical Context

In 1969 Rod Laver became the only man in the Open Era to win all four majors in a calendar year, finishing with 11 Grand Slam singles titles. The Open Era, begun in 1968, let professionals compete for majors. Entering the 2026 French Open, Italy’s Jannik Sinner holds a 29-match winning streak and a 17-0 clay record, aiming to join Laver’s career Grand Slam club.

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Story summary

Jannik Sinner opens his French Open 2026 on May 25 against French wild-card Clement Tabur.
He arrives with a 29-match winning streak, a 17-0 clay record, and a 6-4, 6-4 win over Casper Ruud that completed a Golden Masters.
With Carlos Alcaraz injured, Sinner is the clear favorite at –325 BetMGM and –340 DraftKings odds, a Paris title that would give him a career Grand Slam and join seven Open-Era men.

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