At the same time as Alcaraz, his top rival Jannik Sinner will be back in action in Halle this week. The world number 1 wants to forget as soon as possible the shocking defeat in the 2025 Roland Garros final - in which he did not convert three match points in a row - and dreams of taking revenge on the Spanish ace at the Championships.

Jannik Sinner admitted he has had "sleepless nights" since losing the French Open final to Carlos Alcaraz in five thrilling sets last week. While speaking to reporters in German at his pre-tournament press conference ahead of the Terra Wortman Open,

Alcaraz produced his first comeback from two-sets-to-love down to win his second Roland Garros title against his nearest rival.