The draws are set for the 2025 French Open, with the first rounds of action at Roland Garros starting on Sunday, May 25 with much-anticipated matches in both the men's and women's singles tournaments.
Ahead of things getting under way in Paris, the winners' odds are already out, with Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka the clear pre-tournament favourites.
Spaniard Alcaraz is the defending champion but is seeded second behind World No. 1 Jannik Sinner on the men's side, who he beat in straight sets at the Italian Open last weekend.
On the women's front, Belarussian Sabalenka is the top seed ahead of Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula. But as we know, seeding often doesn't equal success.
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As the 2025 French Open begins, The Sporting News has you covered with odds across the tournament, as well as our picks for the best bets and expert advice.
All odds are correct at time of publish with firms listed. Prices are subject to change.
Men’s French Open 2025 winner odds, tips & predictions
Unsurprisingly, Alcarez (11/10) and Sinner (9/5) are the clear favourites, and feel destined to meet in the final on Sunday, June 8.
Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev (14/1) in a five-set thriller last year, while Novak Djokovic (12/1) can never be ruled out as he chases a fourth major on clay, and a record-extending 25th for his career in total.
Here are the latest odds for the leading contenders, and you can bet here with Betfair. Odds are correct at time of publish and subject to change.
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Women’s French Open 2025 winner odds, tips & predictions
Similarly on the women's side, world No.1 Sabalenka (23/10) and defending champion Iga Swiatek (11/4) are the hot tips, with a semi-final meeting looking very likely.
Elsewhere, Gauff (6/1) and Mirra Andreeva (6/1) look the best options. American Gauff in particular is attracting plenty of attention and her odds could well shorten before things get under way.
The reigning WTA Finals champion was only beaten in the Italian Open final last weekend by Pegula, and knows how to win on clay at Roland Garros after claiming the doubles title with Katerina Siniakova last year.
She admits she has "unfinished business" in the singles having been edged in the 2022 final by Swiatek, and this could be her year.
Here are the best odds from Paddy Power at time of publish. Click here to place your bet with Paddy Power and get £30 in free bets for just £5 stake.
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French Open 2025: TSN's prediction and best bet
Pick: Carlos Alcaraz to win the Men's French Open 2025
Odds: 11/8, betway
It's an obvious pick, but anything else would come as a slight surprise for several reasons.
Alcaraz is the defending champion, and just defeated World No.1, and his closest challenger at Roland Garros this year, Jannik Sinner in convincing fashion at the Italian Open. That tournament in Rome was also Sinner's first since his return from a three-month doping ban, and he will have to play himself into full fitness and form over the next few weeks.
That is not an issue for the young Spaniard, who is fast becoming the new King of Clay.
11/8 odds might not be the best value, but the price is a good one compared to the rest of the market. That will only shorten as we get closer and Alcaraz moves through the gears.
How to bet on French Open 2025, best free bets and promotions
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