The season's second Grand Slam, Roland Garros, begins today in Paris. On the tournament's opening day, eyes will turn to third seed Novak Djokovic's match in the night session. For the Serbian star, who has just turned 39 and is chasing a record 25th major title, this edition is being read as "one of his last dances."
The 21-year-old Frenchman Arthur Fils, one of the season's best players, announced in a brief press conference held in the afternoon on Saturday that he has withdrawn from the home Grand Slam Roland-Garros. Stating that he will not play in the tournament due to persistent back-and-hip-area pain that forced him to retire from his opening match in Rome two weeks ago, Fils also emphasized that this is not the same injury that largely ended his 2025 season.
Novak Djokovic made striking statements ahead of Roland Garros! Evaluating the withdrawal of defending champion Carlos Alcaraz from the tournament, the legendary racket spoke ambitiously about his own physical condition and title chances. Here are the details...
Tennis's living legend Novak Djokovic celebrates his 39th birthday on May 22, 2026. This time, the Serbian champion meets his special day at a turning point eagerly awaited by the tennis world: he will take the court at Roland Garros, starting May 24, for his record 25th Grand Slam. History's most successful male tennis player proved this year, by reaching the Australian Open final, that he is at the top even at 39.
The clay courts of Paris will host a historic tournament between May 24 and June 7. The withdrawal of two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz due to a wrist injury has reshuffled the order. Top seed Jannik Sinner pursues the only missing major to complete his Career Grand Slam, third seed Novak Djokovic aims for his 25th major title, and second seed Alexander Zverev seeks his third Grand Slam final.
Excitement begins at French Open, the biggest tournament of the clay court season. The potential opponents for Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Gauff, along with the most critical matchups in the women's main draw, have been finalized.
The main draw is at 14:00 Paris local time tomorrow. With Carlos Alcaraz absent due to a wrist injury, Sinner is the overwhelming favorite — one step away from completing the career Grand Slam. Monfils and Wawrinka are playing their farewell tournaments.
The Australian Open champion will miss both Roland Garros and Wimbledon due to a persistent wrist injury, setting his sights on the US Open instead.
