Jannik Sinner has fallen, Carlos Alcaraz is in the pits: who will be the new king of Roland Garros?

Jannik Sinner’s elimination was a real shock. A lot of people were convinced that the world No. 1 would also take home Roland Garros, the last remaining Slam in his already prestigious trophy case. Instead, the Italian is out.

Not even Carlos Alcaraz being there, it is clear that, Roland Garros 2026 will have a different winner than the last nine Slams. Lifting the trophy will not be one of the two current tennis phenomena. In fact, this is news to highlight.

Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025, before leaving the throne to his Spanish rival in 2026. Carlos Alcaraz himself won in Paris in 2024 and 2025. At Wimbledon, victory by the Iberian in 2024 and, last year, Jannik Sinner’s feat. Even at the U.S. Open, one title each: the Italian triumphed in 2024, his rival in the 2025 edition.

Who will be the king of Paris 2026? Nole Djokovic is hoping. Having reached 24 Slams, he is the last to have won a Slam before the Alcaraz-Sinner domination (US Open 2023). Sasha Zverev, who may finally fulfill his big dream of winning the first Slam of his career, will surely try. There are those who say it could be young Rafa Jodar’s big chance and those who hope for a blue exploit. In short, lots of curiosity to see who will interrupt the Alcaraz-Sinner domination.