Carlos Alcaraz will open his defense of the French Open title against veteran Kei Nishikori. Alcaraz says he is “excited” to be back in Paris on the back of an excellent clay-court season.

Britain's Francesca Jones is one win away from the French Open main draw but Dan Evans loses in the second round of qualifying in Paris.

World number one Jannik Sinner's Grand Slam return after a doping suspension could be a tough one after the Italian was handed a difficult draw at the French Open on Thursday.

Novak Djokovic has learned his fate in the French Open draw as he bids to win a record 25th Grand Slam title. The Serb has not lifted a Major trophy in 19 months, but he has good memories at Stade Roland Garros - he won the Olympic gold medal there last summer.

Coco Gauff, the No. 2 seeded American still seeking a second Grand Slam title, will begin this year’s French Open as a pretty solid favorite.

The following are some of the other contenders for the men's singles title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday:

The second Grand Slam of the year begins on Sunday as players head to Paris for the French Open - here's all you need to know.