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www.lemonde.frHere are the latest widely reported developments for the 2026 French Open.
- Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the 2026 French Open due to a wrist injury, creating a much more open title field. This is the core headline driving many previews and reaction pieces.[1][2][3]
- With Alcaraz out, contenders like Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Alexander Zverev are highlighted as primary favorites or title contenders, depending on form and fitness in the clay-court season and lead-up events.[2][3][1]
- The event’s entry list and early analysis emphasize the reshuffled draw, potential dark horses (including home hopes like Arthur Fils), and varying expert opinions on who might seize the opportunity in Paris.[3][5]
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