India, May 30 -- There will be a new men's grand slam champion crowned at Roland Garros next weekend at the French Open. In two dramatic five-set matches in two days, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were knocked out from contention, leaving the men's draw wide open with the guarantee of a first time victor.

With 28 grand slams between them, Sinner and Djokovic were not able to capitalise on the absence of 2024 and 2025 champion Carlos Alcaraz, who withdrew before the tournament due to a wrist injury.

With Daniil Medvedev also bounced out in the first round on his least favourite surface, there is suddenly no guarantee of who will go on to lift the trophy on Court Philippe Chartrier - but glory awaits someone who has never tasted it at ...