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French Open experts' picks: Who will win?
Key takeaways
- On the women's side, Coco Gauff won the 2025 French Open title -- with Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek all expected to challenge for the title.
- We polled our experts for their picks, thoughts on the tournament and best betting tips.
- Not right now, and not without Alcaraz in the draw.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Can defending champion Coco Gauff win another French Open title? Dan Istitene/Getty Images ESPN.com Multiple Authors May 24, 2026, 09:44 AM ETEmail Print Open Extended Reactions The French Open kicks off Sunday, with two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz out of the tournament. But No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner has been breaking records on clay this season, and appears to be the man to beat.
On the women's side, Coco Gauff won the 2025 French Open title -- with Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek all expected to challenge for the title.
We polled our experts for their picks, thoughts on the tournament and best betting tips.
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