The French Open 2026 draw was released on May 21, setting up challenging paths for defending champion Coco Gauff and top seed Aryna Sabalenka.
Gauff, seeded fourth, opens against compatriot Taylor Townsend, whom she lost to on clay in 2019. Potential later opponents include Anastasia Potapova in round three and Amanda Anisimova in the quarterfinals, with a possible semifinal matchup against Sabalenka if seedings hold.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faces a challenging route at Wimbledon 2026. The draw places potential quarterfinal opponent Mirra Andreeva and semifinal matchup against Coco Gauff in her way.
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Coco Gauff has been handed a relatively easy path at Wimbledon that avoids top-10 seeds until the semifinals. The world number seven begins against Germany's Tamara Korpatsch.
Coco Gauff defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open final for the second straight year. The American also called for changes to the traditional tennis scoring system during her post-match comments.
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round at Roland Garros on June 1. The victory marked the first women’s singles night session on Court Philippe-Chatrier in three years.
Novak Djokovic faces a demanding path at the upcoming French Open after the draw placed several strong opponents in his half of the bracket. The 39-year-old Serbian, who has won the title three times, must navigate early tests from rising talents and experienced clay specialists. His preparation has been limited by injuries and minimal match play on the surface.