French Open 2025 Draw Reveals Key Matches for Top Contenders

PARIS, France — The 2025 French Open draw has revealed exciting matchups as the tournament prepares to start on Sunday, June 8, at Roland Garros. Top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka enter as favorites, but intriguing questions remain.

Alcaraz, the defending men’s champion, is favored at +105 odds, closely followed by Jannik Sinner at +220. Meanwhile, Sabalenka leads the women’s field at +230, with Iga Swiatek at +340, despite her recent struggles.

Alcaraz is on a roll, boasting a remarkable 15-1 record on clay this year, including a win at the Italian Open last week. He faces No. 62 Kei Nishikori in the first round and could meet formidable opponents like No. 7 Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals.

For Sinner, returning from suspension, his initial match is against No. 72 Arthur Rinderknech. Sinner’s potential path includes tough encounters with players like No. 11 Daniil Medvedev and No. 6 Alexander Zverev.

Sabalenka, coming off a strong performance with a 33-3 record this year, begins her campaign against No. 75 Kamilla Rakhimova. She could see No. 8 Qinwen Zheng in the quarterfinals. Swiatek, despite past successes, faces a challenging draw, potentially matched against Coco Gauff in the later rounds.

Coco Gauff, who recently reclaimed the No. 2 ranking, opens against No. 93 Olivia Gadecki. Gauff aims to build on her successes, including reaching the finals in Madrid and Rome this year. “I feel confident going into this tournament,” Gauff said in a pre-tournament interview.

The draw has sparked conversation among fans and experts alike, raising questions about whether Gauff or Sabalenka can dethrone Swiatek, who has struggled to replicate her previous form. The stage is set for an electrifying tournament, running until the men’s final on June 8.