Pre-gaming the French Open

[Moxie]

I figured it was time to accumulate some of our thoughts about the upcoming next Major here. This is partially self-interested, as I do the draw challenge, but several others do, too. We've been talking about it here and there on the ATP General News thread, but time to consolidate information.

The top contenders are Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic, Zverev, Tsitsipas, Ruud, Rune and Draper, according to latest odds. I think we can all see why the top seeds have some bit of compromise, or caveat. Alcaraz is still the best bet, if he's healthy. Sinner is a bit of an unknown, coming back from the ban. Djokovic is a bigger unknown than he was, since he dropped out of Rome, and one wonders if he'll even play RG? Zverev and Tsitsipas have not solidified anyone's confidence.

So this Roland Garros will be rather more open. I'm curious about people's dark horses and especially spoilers. Is Musetti or Cerúndolo a dark horse? Fonseca must be a potential spoiler. Arnaldi? Baez? Comesana?

Thoughts? I know there is still Rome to play, but it's not too soon to talk about the French Open.

 

[Moxie]

Margaret just posted this on the ATP News thread:

The final of the Estoril Open,
Amercian Michelson d Q Pellegrino 64 64
Borna Coric winning Aix-en-Provence defeating Wawrinka 67 63 76

I was wondering if Stan will have to qualify for RG, or if he'll get a WC, but he's still keeping hope alive. Dangerous to someone first round? I think all of the others or likely to have to qualify, too?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Margaret just posted this on the ATP News thread:

The final of the Estoril Open,
Amercian Michelson d Q Pellegrino 64 64
Borna Coric winning Aix-en-Provence defeating Wawrinka 67 63 76

I was wondering if Stan will have to qualify for RG, or if he'll get a WC, but he's still keeping hope alive. Dangerous to someone first round? I think all of the others or likely to have to qualify, too?

Well you would think that Stan winning RG would get a wild card, also remember too Gasquet will retire at this years RG., he will also received a wild card

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

If Sinner comes back and is anywhere near his level pre-ban, he will probably win the French Open. If he doesn't, then this slam is wide open because quite honestly, I don't have any confidence in anyone else right now. For all I know, it could be someone completely off the grid that no one is thinking of, like a Nuno Borges, that wins the French Open. Not likely, but we're well overdue for one, as it's been 21 years since someone completely off the grid won a slam, when Gaston Gaudio won the 2004 French Open.