Familiar names are at the top of the odds ahead of the French Open, although there are some noteworthy shifts among the order.

The French Open is upon us, so it’s time for some bold predictions. Majors like the French Open generally don't go as expected, making it ideal for bold predictions like this one.

Former tennis player Rick Macci has named men's and women's French Open 2025 favorites to win the titles. The 70-year-old legendary player has named Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek to win the titles this time.

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Italian Open semi-finals by defeating Jack Draper, displaying resilience after a shaky start. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka was ousted by Zheng Qinwen, who also set up a semi-final clash with Coco Gauff.

Champion Alexander Zverev and world number one Aryna Sabalenka fell by the wayside in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday, while Carlos Alcaraz beat Briton's Jack Draper 6-4 6-4 to reach the last four for the first time at the claycourt event.

Zheng Qinwen earned her first victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 to set up an Italian Open semifinal match against Coco Gauff.

Third seed Alcaraz will face either reigning Rome champion Alexander Zverev and home hope Lorenzo Musetti. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The stage is set at the quaint and charming neighbourhood of Porte d’Auteuil in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, where the French Open is scheduled to begin on Sunday. The women’s and men’s singles draws were unveiled on Thursday – with a little help from Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele – and it’s time to take a closer look at the