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As Alexander Zverev closes in on a near-certain French Open title, a sport that once held its breath is now sighing.

Jun 02, 2026

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Dark clouds at Roland Garros on Tuesday. (Photo by Mark Peterson / Corleve)

PARIS, France — At a certain point, avoiding the topic any longer here felt dishonest.

Alexander Zverev is the clear favorite to win the 2026 French Open men’s singles title. Tennis Abstract has Zverev’s odds of winning the tournament at 69.1 percent. His win is not inevitable—not…

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