Who will win the men's singles title?
Tom Hamilton:
Arguably, this is the most open field we've seen in a while. The possibilities are unlimited with Sinner recovering from a hip injury, Nadal still a strong candidate, Djokovic maybe dominating, and Alcaraz dealing with arm issues. Players like Zverev, Rublev, Rune, and Ruud are also dangerous, so let's not ignore them.
After careful consideration, if Alcaraz is healthy, my preference is toward him. If not, Ruud may make a solid case for his third try at winning here, but Djokovic is still a formidable opponent.
Brad Gilbert:
This year's men's field is exceptionally wide-open, in contrast to the previous 20 years, which were dominated by Rafael Nadal's dominance on clay courts. The fact that Djokovic, who usually competes well at every Slam, hasn't won a title in 2024 adds even more uncertainty. Furthermore, even if it is hoped that Sinner and Alcaraz will be well for the competition, there are still injury worries regarding them.
The mystery is increased by Nadal's unseeded ranking and his first-round matchup with Zverev. It appears that there will be two separate tournaments: one during which the top seeds' performances will determine the mood, and another that may be more unexpected during the second week. If they can go past Nadal, players like Tsitsipas, Ruud, and Zverev could be able to take advantage of possibilities.Overall, the stage is set for an exciting and unpredictable Roland Garros, with anything possible in the next 17 days.
Bill Connelly:
But my choice isn't one of those options. Though I did take Sinner into consideration prior to his injury, I'm going with Djokovic. He is still a powerful player on the court and is well-known for his skill in best-of-five situations.
Pam Shriver:
Rafa Nadal. The reason I'm going with the 14-time winner is that I get to pick maybe the best clay-court player in history one more. Furthermore, it is challenging to choose any of the leading competitors on the men's side with confidence because to the substantial uncertainty surrounding Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Djokovic.
Do I think Rafael Nadal can win Roland Garros for the fifteenth time? To be honest, no. But for the past 20 years, Nadal has often exceeded expectations and pulled off seemingly impossible accomplishments. Even though Nadal will be playing Alexander Zverev in a tough first-round encounter, I have to select Nadal to win again. It's interesting to note that, even before the event starts, Nadal's opponent in the first round may be regarded as the favorite.
D'Arcy Maine:
Predicting the men's title this year has proven to be quite difficult. There are a ton of competitors in the field, and with them come a lot of unknowns. At first, I thought Sinner was a serious contender, depending on how his hip fared. But with his injury, his route to the final could be too difficult.
Ruud, who has made two consecutive appearances in the Roland Garros final, is my choice instead. His promise is demonstrated by his recent triumph in Barcelona and his appearance in the Monte Carlo finals. Despite the difficult goal of defeating Djokovic in the quarterfinals, his six-time triumph over him in Monte Carlo gives him confidence in his talents.
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