Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are out of the French Open. Their influence on tennis remains

At the 2026 French Open, Carlos Alcaraz was forced to withdraw due to a wrist injury, while Jannik Sinner lost in the second round after suffering illness in the baking heat. Despite their absences, a new generation of young players — including 19-year-old João Fonseca of Brazil, 19-year-old Rafael Jódar, and 17-year-old Frenchman Moïse Kouame — are advancing deeper into the draw by emulating the styles of the two top-ranked players. Their emergence highlights the lasting influence Alcaraz and Sinner have already had on men's tennis.