Bookmakers consider Alcaraz to be a slight favorite over Sinner to lift the trophy in this year's edition, while other players such as Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, Casper Ruud, Lorenzo Musetti, Jack Draper, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune are far behind.

Carlos Alcaraz arrives at Roland Garros brimming with confidence after taking down chief rival Jannik Sinner in Rome, but the defending champion expects the Italian to be an even tougher proposition after shaking off the rust following his doping ban.

Carlos Alcaraz made sure Italy’s celebrations did not continue on Sunday as he earned a statement 7-6(5), 6-1 win over world No. 1 and home favorite Jannik Sinner to clinch his first Italian Open title.