Alcaraz has been the dominant player in the weeks leading to Roland Garros. PARIS (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz will open his defense of the French Open title against veteran Kei Nishikori and said he’s “excited” to be back in Paris on the back of an excellent clay-court season.

Carlos Alcaraz will begin his French Open title defense against Kei Nishikori while three-time defending women's champion Iga Swiatek faces a difficult route to a fourth successive title at Roland Garros after a yearlong trophy drought.