Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz completed the clay Masters 1000 sweep with victories in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome, bringing his clay-court record to 27-2 since May 2024.
• Alcaraz defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final, extending his head-to-head lead to 7-4 and solidifying his status as a top contender in Paris.
• Jannik Sinner, returning from a three-month doping suspension, reached the Rome final and is poised to challenge Alcaraz again at Roland Garros, where they are on opposite sides of the draw.
• Novak Djokovic secured his first clay win of the season at the Geneva Open, marking a critical step in his preparation for a potential 25th Grand Slam title in Paris.
• The French Open draw pits Alcaraz against Kei Nishikori in the first round, while Sinner faces Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, with the possibility of high-profile clashes later in the tournament.