French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz 'fractionally ahead of Novak Djokovic' - Tim Henman on Roland-Garros

Eurosport's Tim Henman would put Carlos Alcaraz «fractionally ahead» of Novak Djokovic in terms of the favourites to triumph at the 2023 French Open when all the action kicks off at Roland-Garros from May 28. The huge news prior to the tournament getting underway was reigning champion and 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal withdrawing due to his ongoing injury frustrations. As such, the men's draw will be fascinating with Daniil Medvedev having jumped Djokovic in being the second seed.

Ad World No. 1 Alcaraz and Djokovic are the «two clear favourites», Henman believes, with the level of the duo «just a little bit higher» than the other contenders for glory in Paris ahead of the second Grand Slam of the season. Roland-GarrosHow Medvedev's 'unbelievable' win shook up French Open draw3 HOURS AGO «It would be an incredible match to watch,» Henman told members of the media regarding a potential clash between Djokovic and Alcaraz at the French Open, which will be live on Eurosport and discovery+.

«Djokovic’s standard is so high and we expect him to play brilliantly every day, but it’s not that easy. His career at this stage is about the majors, but he has been building up his timing and resilience for the Grand Slams. »I’m sure, come the start, he will be one of the favourites.

I would put Alcaraz fractionally ahead of Djokovic because he has played more tennis and had some good results on clay. «Djokovic’s career is now just about the majors and he is building his fitness and level of play. The level of these two is just a little bit higher.