Roland Garros 2024: Men’s preview

Rafael Nadal returns to Paris for what is expected to be his final campaign at Roland Garros after
almost two decades of near-total dominance. Novak Djokovic is the defending champion


NADAL: ROLAND GARROS BY NUMBERS

14 Titles (2005-08, 2010-14, 2017-20, 2022)

18 Appearances since 2005 debut

32 Wins against Top 10 opposition

39 Match-winning streak from 2010-15

112 Total victories (97.4% win ratio)

22 Grand Slam titles overall


PLAYERS TO WATCH
May 26-Jun 9

Novak Djokovic
Can surpass Margaret Court’s all-time record with 25th major singles title in Paris

Jannik Sinner
In stellar form – winning maiden Grand Slam at Australian Open, plus Miami and Rotterdam titles

Carlos Alcaraz
Struggling for form after injury reduced clay court preparation. Suffered early exit in Madrid

Alexander Zverev
Semi-finalist in each of last three years at Roland Garros. Clinched Rome ATP 1000 title

PLAYER RECORD		Djokovic	Sinner	Alcaraz	Zverev
2024 win-loss		12-5		28-2	18-5	28-9
2024 titles		0		3	1	1
Career titles (clay)	19		1	7	8
Career titles (total)	98		13	13 	22
Grand Slams		24		1	2	0


Source: ATP
Picture: Getty Images
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