It\u2019s been fascinating watching the French Open over the past few weeks, as we head into the men\u2019s and women\u2019s final matches over this upcoming weekend. Perhaps not as great for bettors.<\/p>\n
The men\u2019s draw was blown open, starting with Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, pulling out the tournament even started, with a wrist injury.<\/p>\n
Top contenders Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were knocked out earlier than expected. Sinner lost in the second round (cramps\/fatigue played a role in a five-setter).<\/p>\n
Alexander Zverev has taken advantage of what\u2019s been an upheaval, reached the final, and is in a great position to win his first Grand Slam title.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s on the women\u2019s side where thing get interesting. Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska has been the story of the tournament this time out.<\/p>\n
Chwalinska was ranked No. 114 in WTA singles rankings going into the tournament and won three qualifying matches just to get into the tournament. She is the first qualifier every to reach a French Open women\u2019s final.<\/p>\n
A great Cinderella story, but a bridge too far for bettors?<\/p>\n
Coco Gauff (2025 winner) lost in the third round. Top players like Aryna Sabalenka (upset in quarters by Diana Shnaider), Iga Swiatek, and others exited earlier than expected, leading to no past major champions in the women\u2019s semifinals (a rarity).<\/p>\n