Tennis Hall of Famer Lindsay Davenport offers insights into the upcoming French Open, highlighting the distinctive demands of clay court play. She explains how the slower surface at Roland-Garros rewards patience, physicality, and strategic shot-making, favoring players with strong movement and spin generation.
Davenport discusses key contenders, including Coco Gauff on the women's side and Jannik Sinner as a favorite in the men's draw following Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal. She also points to potential challenges posed by forecasted high temperatures during the tournament's opening week.