Nuno Borges Learns Roland Garros Opening Opponent

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner theoretically has a clear path to claim the only Grand Slam trophy missing from his collection, as two-time defending Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz is sidelined due to injury.

However, no one is putting all their chips on the Italian, who, after a first-round bye, will face the winner of the JM Cerúndolo/Fearnley match in his opener.

A potential clash with the undisputed king of Parisian clay, Serbia's Novak Djokovic, currently ranked fourth in the world, could only happen in the final. Should that occur, it would be an opportunity for the Serb to secure his 25th Grand Slam title. "Nole," who celebrates his 39th birthday this Friday, is scheduled to begin his campaign on Sunday against France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, ranked 80th in the ATP.

Meanwhile, Nuno Borges will face Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry this Sunday, also in the first round of the season's second Grand Slam.

The 29-year-old Maia native, currently ranked 50th in the world, will take on the ATP's 25th-ranked player, an opponent who brings back positive memories. Borges previously defeated Etcheverry this season during the ATP 500 in Barcelona.

Nuno Borges aims to replicate his strong performance from the last edition of the Parisian tournament, where he reached the third round for the first time in his career.