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French Open draw: Djokovic avoids Sinner half but Raducanu faces early Sierra test
Italian heavy favorite in men's singles as Carlos Alcaraz is absent
TL;DR
- Novak Djokovic is in the same half as Alexander Zverev, meaning he cannot face Jannik Sinner until the final.
- Djokovic has had a difficult period with injuries and recent losses prior to the French Open.
- Jannik Sinner is the favorite for the French Open in the absence of Carlos Alcaraz, aiming to complete his Grand Slam set.
- Emma Raducanu faces a tough first-round match against rising talent Solana Sierra after an injury layoff.
- The women's draw is wide open with several strong contenders including Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff.