Sinner Eyes French Open Breakthrough as Rivals Look for Answers
Jannik Sinner carries a 29-match winning streak into Paris as Carlos Alcaraz is sidelined and Novak Djokovic arrives with limited clay preparation.
- Top-Ranked Jannik Sinner seeks a career Grand Slam at the French Open beginning Sunday in Paris, with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz sidelined by a right wrist injury.
- Novak Djokovic arrives in Paris with limited preparation due to a shoulder injury, having played only one clay-court match this season. The 38-year-old remains a major threat despite fitness concerns.
- Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo confirmed on Thursday that prize money will remain unchanged this year, despite players claiming their revenue share declined to 14.3%. A meeting between organizers and players is expected on Friday.
- Sinner, holding a 29-match winning streak, stated, "My main goal is and remains Paris." The Italian noted physical improvements have helped him dominate on clay this season.
- Alexander Zverev remains a contender eyeing an elusive first major title, though the German enters Paris with back issues. The WTA field features defending champion Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and Aryna Sabalenka.
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