French Open 2026 odds, preview and betting guide

• Ladbrokes previews the 2026 French Open

• Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic among the big names knocked out, with Carlos Alcaraz injured

• Sabalenka, Gauff and Swiatek all eliminated from the Women's draw

Ladbrokes brings you its in-depth preview for the 2026 French Open, taking a look at the latest odds and favourites ahead of the second Grand Slam of the year, along with betting tips and insights to help pick winners at Roland Garros.

The French Open returns to Roland Garros for another fortnight of clay-court drama, gruelling rallies and high-stakes battles as the world’s best players compete for Grand Slam glory in Paris.

As the only major played on clay, the French Open demands patience, endurance and tactical precision, with long baseline exchanges and physical resilience often proving decisive on the slow surface. Players who can construct points intelligently and thrive in demanding conditions tend to separate themselves across two intense weeks.

• Qualifying rounds: May 18-22, 2026

• Men's & Women's Singles first round: May 24, 2026

• Women's Singles final: June 6, 2026

• Men's Singles final: June 7, 2026

• Venue: Roland Garros, Paris

In the Men's Singles, Alexander Zverev is the odds-on favourite at 11/20 as the 2024 finalist continues his pursuit of a first Grand Slam title. After several near misses, it looks like the German's best shot at a Major, with Carlos Alcaraz injured and both Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic suffering shock early exits. In a wide-open draw, he is the only man remaining in the tournament to have reached the last four of a Grand Slam. Zverev faces Jakub Mensik in the semi-finals.

Next in the running is Flavio Cobolli at odds of 7/2, as the young Italian's reputation continues to grow. The 24-year-old made the quarter-finals at Wimbledon last year and has bettered that here with his best performance at a Slam to date. Cobolli has dropped just two sets all tournament and was impressive in coming from behind to fourth-seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarter-finals. That win set up an all-Italian semi-final clash against the unseeded Matteo Arnaldi.

Jakub Mensik follows at odds of 11/2 to win the French Open, as the highly-rated Czech youngster continues to go from strength-to-strength. He's had the toughest route of anyone to the semi-finals, overcoming Mario Navone in a five-set epic in the second round that saw Mensik leave the court in a wheelchair. He followed that up with wins over Alex de Minaur and Andrey Rublev, the latter in five sets, before an impressive straight-sets victory over fellow young star Joao Fonseca in the quarter-finals. The pressure is all on Zverev in their semi-final and Mensik will fancy his chances.

The betting outsider is Matteo Arnaldi at odds of 9/1, with the unseeded Italian enjoying a dream run to the semi-finals, having never previously made it past the fourth round of a Major. Ranked outside the top 100, Arnaldi upset Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round before outlasting Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round, in what was probably the match of the tournament so far. His quarter-final opponent Matteo Berrettini was forced to retire, and Arnaldi now faces another compatriot with nothing to fear at this stage.

There will also be a first-time Grand Slam champion in the Women's Singles, with Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek among the big names to have been knocked out. Ahead of the semi-finals, Marta Kostyuk is the new favourite to win the French Open at odds of 11/8. The Ukrainian has put together an impressive run at Roland Garros, defeating the four-time champion Swiatek as well as compatriot Elina Svitolina on her way to the last four. Kostyuk will take on Mirra Andreeva in the semi-finals.

The winner of that match could well go on to win the tournament, with Andreeva second favourite at odds of 15/8. The young Russian continues to rise rapidly through the women’s game and, still only 19, already has a strong record in Paris after reaching the semi-finals in 2024 and the quarter-finals last year. The Russian also impressed on clay this spring by reaching the Madrid final, and it feels increasingly inevitable that a first Grand Slam title is not far away. Andreeva has dropped just one set all tournament.

Another Russian has emerged as a serious contender at this tournament, with Diana Shnaider now third favourite at 3/1. Shnaider's big hitting has caused serious problems for her opponents, defeating 2025 Australian Open winner Madison Keys before stunning world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals. Shnaider won the third set 6-0 in each of those games, and her explosive style will give her a serious chance if she advances to the final. Shnaider faces Maja Chwalinska in the semi-finals.

The unseeded Maja Chwalinska is the underdog in the betting at odds of 15/2, with the Pole another who is having a wonderful surprise run at this unpredictable French Open. Chwalinska defeated Olympic gold medallist Qinwen Zheng in straight sets in the first round and has not looked back, dropping just a single set en route to the last four. This is only the third time the world number 113 has even qualified for the main draw of a Grand Slam, underlining how remarkable this achievement is. The 24-year-old has nothing to lose, and it could yet be the ultimate fairytale.

Popular tennis betting markets

• Outright winner: Bet on who will lift the trophy in Paris.

• Each-way betting: Pay out if your player makes the final - a smart play in a wide field.

• Match betting: Pick winners on a game-by-game basis throughout the tournament.

• Set betting: Predict the exact scoreline - ideal for when heavy favourites face lower-seeded opponents.

• In-play betting: Clay-court matches can change quickly, with long rallies and physical battles often creating opportunities for in-play betting throughout a match.

French Open betting tips

• Clay court specialists matter - movement, patience and consistency often trumps powerful, extravagant hitting.

• Beware the early upset - even the top seeds have a history of stumbling week one, especially in the women's tournament.

• Weather watch - rain can slow down the clay even more.

• Five-set fitness - in the men's draw, stamina is key. Look for players with a proven track record of winning long, brutal matches.

• Form counts - recent results on the European clay circuit (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome) are strong indicators of who's peaking at the right time.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.