Reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz will not be present at Roland Garros this year to defend his title. Last year, Alcaraz had survived match points before defeating arch-rival Jannik Sinner 4–6,

This French Open looks like Jannik Sinner’s for the taking, with his main rival having withdrawn - but the Carlos Alcaraz-shaped hole in the draw provides a prime opportunity for a legend of the sport