The second grand slam of the season, Roland Garros, kicks off on May 24. However, it has already been confirmed that Carlos Alcaraz will not play in Paris due to recovery from a right wrist injury. Lorenzo Musetti will also miss the tournament, having withdrawn due to a calf muscle issue.

The absence of these two quality players certainly benefits Novak Djokovic, who will aim to secure his 25th grand slam title. However, the path to the trophy will not be easy, with much depending on the form of the Serbian tennis star. Djokovic missed the start of the season on clay courts due to a shoulder injury, and was eliminated in the second round at the Rome Masters after a three-set loss to Prizmic.

The question arises as to what state and motivation Djokovic will bring to Paris, and whether his focus has already shifted towards the grass court portion of the season and Wimbledon, which he has won seven times.

Even if he is fully prepared, one of the main rivals in the battle for the trophy could be Jannik Sinner, who currently holds a 6-5 lead in their head-to-head matchups. An additional problem for Djokovic is that Sinner has been playing at an exceptionally high level recently, appearing as a player who is very difficult to overcome.

Of course, much will depend on the tournament's progression, potential upsets, and the form of other players, but it is clear that Djokovic will need his best performance to secure the title, without relying on any luck from his competitors.