Fem oseedade spelare har dragit till sig uppmärksamhet inför Franska öppna i Roland Garros. Samtliga går in i turneringen efter starka prestationer på grus på sistone och med personliga milstolpar i sikte.
Gael Monfils har tilldelats ett wildcard för vad som kan bli hans sista säsong. Fransmannen nådde semifinal i Paris 2008 och hoppas att hemmapublikens stöd kan inspirera till ännu en lång turnering i år.
The French Open has announced its 2026 wildcard entries, handing main-draw spots to veterans Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils. Venus Williams was not selected for the singles draw but may appear in a commentary role. Several other players received updates on their preparations ahead of qualifying, which begins May 18.
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Several prominent players, including Grand Slam champions, were eliminated in the opening round of the French Open on May 25. The upsets marked one of the most dramatic starts to the tournament in recent years.
The 2026 French Open got underway at Roland-Garros on May 18 with new security protocols and the first permission for players to use connected devices in a Grand Slam event.
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Rain disrupted the start of the French Open 2026 qualifiers in Paris. Several matches were delayed or suspended on the first day of play.