Zverev Becomes Favorite After Sinner's French Open Exit

Janik Sinner lost to Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round of the 2026 French Open on Thursday. The score was 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1. Sinner had been the top seed and the betting favorite to win the tournament. His elimination leaves the men's draw without its highest-ranked player.

According to the Kalshi prediction market, Germany's Alexander Zverev is now the favorite to win the event. Sportsbooks have also moved Zverev to odds-on status. Zverev reached the 2024 French Open final but lost to Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz is not competing this year due to a wrist injury.

Novak Djokovic is listed directly behind Zverev on both Kalshi and sportsbook odds. Djokovic has won the French Open three times, most recently in 2023. Zverev is scheduled to face France's Quentin Halys in the third round on Thursday afternoon. Djokovic will play Brazil's Joao Fonseca in the third round on Thursday morning.