US EditionAlcaraz's confidence soaring, Swiatek struggling ahead of French Open
- Carlos Alcaraz will defend his French Open title in Paris, beginning his campaign against Kei Nishikori on Sunday.
- Alcaraz enters the tournament after dominating the clay season with a 15-1 record, while Nishikori has struggled on clay recently.
- Alcaraz has won trophies in Barcelona, successfully defended his Wimbledon title, and holds four Grand Slam wins overall.
- Following the draw in Paris, Alcaraz remarked that his clay-court campaign has gone very well so far and shared his enthusiasm about returning to compete.
- The French Open runs through June 8, with Alcaraz as the clear favorite amid Iga Swiatek’s recent struggles on clay.
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French Open: Alcaraz to face Nishikori in first round, Swiatek's reign under threat
Paris SG striker Ousmane Dembele drew the main draw for the French Open yesterday. World No.1 Jannik Sinner will face home favourite Arthur Rinderknech in the first round. Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev could meet in the quarter-finals. In the women's draw, Paula Badosa will face former World No.1 Naomi Osaka in the first round.
Alcaraz gets Nishikori in Roland Garros opener; Sinner faces Frenchman
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his French Open title defense against Japan's Kei Nishikori and Jannik Sinner plays home hope Arthur Rinderknech in his first Grand Slam match since serving a doping ban. Novak Djokovic starts his latest quest for a record-setting 25th major against American Mackenzie McDonald. Last year's runner-up…
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Alcaraz's confidence soaring, Swiatek struggling ahead of French Open
PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz will open his defense of the French Open title against veteran Kei Nishikori and said he's "excited" to be back in Paris on the back of an excellent clay-court season.
Carlos Alcaraz's Analysis Before His Premiere at Roland Garros: "I Wouldn't Say Beaten Land Is My Favorite Surface"
The Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz arrives at this Roland Garros as the current champion after winning last year in the final to Zverev. In the days before starting the tournament, the Murcian has assured that this competition "occupes a very special place" in it."I would not say that the beaten land is my favorite surface. It is more the hard track, but I grew up playing on land, and when I started, I just wanted to play there. I did not step on a tra…
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