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Could Taylor Fritz, Jan-Lennard Struff, Jelena Ostapenko or Qinwen Zheng surprise with deep French Open run?

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26.05.2023 - 10:27

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Rafael Nadal might be missing, but the pool of players expected to challenge for victory at the 2023 French Open still doesn't look that big.

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are the favourites on the men’s side, with former runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas and Italian Open finalists Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune also in the mix.

Ad Defending champion Iga Swiatek leads the women’s field ahead of world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka and Italian Open champion Elena Rybakina.

Roland-GarrosExclusive: Ruud tips friend Nadal to challenge for French Open in 2024AN HOUR AGO But who could spring a surprise with a deep run in Paris?

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