Iga Swiatek is the clear frontrunner for the gold medal in the women’s competition, but the men’s tournament presents a more uncertain picture.
Even with Novak Djokovic’s potential return to fitness before the Olympics, the 24-time Grand Slam winner has faced challenges this year, not managing to reach a single final.
Carlos Alcaraz will enter the Olympics as the reigning French Open champion, having secured his first title at an event many believed he was destined to conquer.
Nonetheless, his journey to victory was far from straightforward, as he had to battle through five sets to defeat Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals, with Alexander Zverev pushing him to the limit in the final.
Alexander Zverev, the runner-up, is the defending Olympic champion and will draw confidence from his appearance in the final, especially after having lost his previous three semi-finals in Paris.
The new world number one, Jannik Sinner, had an impressive run in the French capital, while another semi-finalist, Casper Ruud, should also be viewed as a strong contender, having reached two finals at Roland Garros in the last three years.
