French Open Draw Pits Sinner Against Djokovic in Potential Semi-Final Showdown
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Jannik Sinner, returning to Grand Slam tennis after a doping suspension, faces a challenging path at the French Open, drawn into a competitive top half alongside Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. Sinner, who recently lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Italian Open final, might face Djokovic in the semi-finals. The draw also features strong French contenders and tough first-round matchups for both Sinner and Alcaraz. In the women's draw, defending champion Iga Swiatek could meet Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals, while Naomi Osaka and Paula Badosa are set for a first-round clash.
Key Points
Jannik Sinner, the world number one, is back at the French Open after a doping suspension and is drawn in a challenging top half.
Sinner could potentially face Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.
The top half of the draw includes other strong competitors like Alexander Zverev and French hopefuls.
Sinner's first round opponent is France's Arthur Rinderknech.
Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Sinner in the Italian Open final, will play Kei Nishikori in the first round.
In the women's draw, defending champion Iga Swiatek might face Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals.
A notable first-round match in the women's draw features Naomi Osaka against Paula Badosa.
