Roland Garros 2023: Men’s preview
 
Carlos Alcaraz is set to arrive in Paris as World No.1, with crowds poised for an epic showdown with rival Novak Djokovic that could herald a seismic shift in men’s tennis
            

PLAYERS TO WATCH
 
May 28-Jun 11

Carlos Alcaraz
Surprise defeat in Rome after titles in Barcelona and Madrid. Lost only two matches on clay in 2023

Novak Djokovic
Struggling for form. Victory would surpass Rafael Nadal’s record of 22 major titles

Daniil Medvedev
Strong display in Rome should boost confidence on traditionally tricky surface for his game

Casper Ruud
Aiming for maiden major after making Roland Garros and U.S. Open finals last year
    

PLAYER RECORD*		Alcaraz	Djokovic	Medvedev	Ruud
2023 win-loss 		30-3	20-4		33-5		11-9
2023 titles		4	2		4		1
Career titles (total)	10	93		19		10
Career titles (clay)	7	18		0		9
Grand Slams		1	22		1		0


YOUNG GUN: Alcaraz could become youngest man to win multiple Grand Slam titles since Nadal (inset) – aged 20 years and 37 days on day of final – after winning U.S. Open last year

Youngest two-time major champions (years-days)
1986 18-266 Boris Becker GER 	Wimbledon (2)
1975 19-009 Bjorn Borg SWE 	Roland Garros (2)
1983 19-111 Mats Wilander SWE 	Roland Garros, Australian Open
2006 20-008 Rafael Nadal ESP 	Roland Garros (2)
  

*Data correct as of May 18


Source: ATP  
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