The 2026 French Open, the year’s second Grand Slam, kicked off today (Sunday, May 24) at the iconic Roland Garros in Paris, but there is a notable absentee as double-defending champion and world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz is missing from action in the tournament. The Spaniard will not have the chance to win a third title in a row and add to his tally of seven grand slams.
