Carlos Alcaraz will begin his French Open title defence against Japan’s Kei Nishikori as Iga Swiatek faces a difficult route to a fourth successive Roland Garros title after a year-long trophy drought.

Pressure on Sinner 

Jannik Sinner takes on home hope Arthur Rinderknech in the World No. 1’s first Grand Slam match since serving a three-month doping ban. Alcaraz and Sinner have combined to win each of the last five men’s Grand Slam titles and are the two chief contenders again in Paris.