Former champions Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka were among the early casualties at the 2024 Roland Garros as the men’s singles draw heads into the third round. Nadal, a 14-time champion at the French Open, was knocked out of the tournament by Alexander Zverev, while Wawrinka, the 2015 champion, and 2016 finalist Andy Murray also suffered early exits.
Despite the upsets, most of the pre-tournament favorites are still in contention, including defending champion Novak Djokovic, Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner, and rising star Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic is eyeing a repeat at Roland Garros, aiming to win back-to-back titles for the first time in his career.
Alcaraz, the current betting favorite, is looking to handle the pressure and win his first French Open title. Meanwhile, Sinner, who recently won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, is aiming for another victory at Roland Garros.
The tournament also features a potential quarterfinal showdown between top seeds Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, with many experts predicting an exciting match between the two players.
Among the American contingent, Taylor Fritz has the best odds to win the French Open title, followed by Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton. However, they face tough competition from the likes of Djokovic, Ruud, and Alcaraz.
With plenty of exciting matches and potential upsets still to come, the 2024 Roland Garros men’s singles draw promises to deliver thrilling tennis action for fans around the world.