French Open starts from today, a chance for a young player to win Grand Slam

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In the absence of Rafael Nadal, who is considered the king of the clay court, the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament starts on Sunday in Roland Garros. Spain’s Nadal and Switzerland’s Roger Federer, who have dominated the men’s singles for the past two decades, will not be playing in a Grand Slam for the first time, giving the younger generation every chance of winning the title. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, who won a record 22 Grand Slams, will also take the court as a contender. Nadal, who has won a record 14 titles on clay, will not play in a Grand Slam on his home turf for the first time since 2005. In the men’s singles, apart from Djokovic, Spain’s Carlos Alcarez, Denmark’s Holger Rune, Russia’s Daniil Medvedev and Norway’s Kasper Ruud will be strong contenders.

In women’s singles, defending champion Inga Swiatek of Poland, Australian opener winner Aryana Sabalenko and Ileana Rybakina will battle it out for the trophy. Together these three players have won four Grand Slams. Inga Swiatek can create history by winning the Grand Slam for the second year in a row. Justine Henin last won back-to-back Grand Slams in 2007. These three players could be challenged by Coco Gough, Ons Jaber and Jessica Pegula.