French Open 2022 men's singles odds: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal lead list of favorites

With the French Open starting next week, Novak Djokovic has emerged as the favorite for the claycourt Grand Slam, according to bookmakers.

Most betting websites pegged Carlos Alcaraz as the clear favorite to win his maiden Grand Slam after triumphing in Barcelona and Madrid. However, Djokovic's Italian Open victory means the World No. 1 has now pipped Alcaraz as the favorite to win Roland Garros.

The Serbian has odds of +180, meaning that a wager of $100 on Djokovic would fetch a profit of $180 if he clinches the title in Paris. The top-ranked player in the world is just ahead of Alcaraz, who has odds of +225 for the claycourt Grand Slam. Alcaraz has been the most successful player this season, winning four titles, including three on clay.

Usually the firm favorite for the French Open, 13-time champion Rafael Nadal is the third favorite this year with odds of +275. Nadal had emerged as the favorite in early trends, but surprise losses in Madrid and Rome coupled with an injury have dropped him down the pecking order.

Next up after the trio is Monte-Carlo champion and Rome finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas with odds of +800. Alexander Zverev (+1800) rounds off the top 5, while World No. 8 Casper Ruud is sixth. Despite not having played for over six weeks due to a hernia, second seed Daniil Medvedev is the seventh favorite to win the title in Paris.

Player	Odds
Novak Djokovic	+180
Carlos Alcaraz	+225
Rafael Nadal	+275
Stefanos Tsitsipas	+800
Alexander Zverev	+1800
Casper Ruud	+4000
Daniil Medvedev	+5000

Online gambling site bet365 also has World No. 1 Djokovic as the favorite (+162.5) to win his third French Open title, ahead of Alcaraz (+175) and Nadal (+225). As per bet365, Tsitsipas is the fourth favorite with odds of +550, Zverev is fifth (+1400), and Ruud is sixth (+1800). However, they have Dominic Thiem as the seventh favorite along with Medvedev, with both players at +2000.

What is at stake for Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal & other contenders at French Open 2022?

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For top favorite Djokovic, there is a lot on the line at the French Open. After Nadal earned the lead in the all-time Grand Slam title race by winning the Australian Open, Djokovic is now playing catch-up. He will look to seal his 21st Slam at the French Open, whilst also becoming the only man other than Nadal in the last 16 years to win the clay Major in consecutive years.

Second favorite Alcaraz recently became the first player to beat both Nadal and Djokovic in the same claycourt event. The teenager will now aim to bag his maiden Grand Slam title. A win would make him the youngest champion at Roland Garros since Nadal in 2005.

Third on the odds list, Nadal is already the most decorated player at the only Grand Slam to be played on clay. By winning the title this year, Nadal will not only extend his record to 14 French Open titles, but also build a bigger lead over Djokovic and Roger Federer in the Slam race.

Tsitsipas and Zverev have both lost Grand Slam finals in the past and will aim to clinch their maiden Major title as pressure mounts on the Next Gen to overcome the Big 3 challenge.

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