India, June 4 -- Eleven days in, and French Open 2026 has been turned on its head. La terre battue parisienne has swallowed giant after giant, leaving one of the most astonishing tournament scenarios in modern Grand Slam history. For the first time in memory, both the men's and women's singles draw are guaranteed a maiden Slam winner. The only question is who claims them.

The mayhem in the men's draw started even before the main draw was underway. Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, pulled out of the tournament owing to his continued recovery from a wrist injury. Hence, last year's runner-up and world number one Jannik Sinner became the overwhelming favourite after a 30-match winning streak across the hard and clay court sea...