Few aspects can determine the course of a Grand Slam like Roland Garros 2026 more than the order of the seeds. There will be 32 men who cannot face each other before the third round, but based on their positions in the ATP ranking, the draw can result in some matchups, such as Rafael Jódar against Jannik Sinner. We analyze it in detail round by round.
The focus of every tennis fan will be on Paris in the coming weeks, with the excitement of a Roland Garros 2026 full of incentives and many uncertainties to be determined. One of the most intriguing aspects, the seedings order, already has an answer, giving everyone several days to let their imagination run wild regarding the possible matchups round by round. The draw will take place on Thursday, and the current ATP ranking narrows down the possibilities significantly, which we analyze in detail.
This is how the draw is organized for Roland Garros 2026
It is necessary to remember that in every Grand Slam, the individual draws consist of 128 players, with 32 of them having the privilege, earned through hard work, of being seeds. This means that they cannot face each other in the first and second rounds, while their specific position in the ATP ranking determines when they can meet. Winning Roland Garros 2026 will require coming out victorious from seven five-set matches, one of the great challenges in the world of sports.
Potential matchups between seeds round by round
Third round
- Seeds 1-8 face seeds 25-32
- Seeds 9-16 face seeds 17-24
Round of 16
- Seeds 1-4 face seeds 13-16
- Seeds 5-8 face seeds 9-12
Quarterfinals
- Seeds 1-4 face seeds 5-8
Seedings order in the men's draw of Roland Garros 2026
- Jannik Sinner
- Alexander Zverev
- Novak Djokovic
- Félix Auger-Aliassime
- Ben Shelton
- Taylor Fritz
- Daniil Medvedev
- Álex de Miñaur
- Alexander Bublik
- Flavio Cobolli
- Andrey Rublev
- Jiri Lehecka
- Karen Khachanov
- Luciano Darderi
- Casper Ruud
- Valentin Vacherot
- Arthur Fils
- Learner Tien
- Frances Tiafoe
- Cameron Norrie
- Alejandro Davidovich
- Arthur Rinderknech
- Tommy Paul
- Tomás Martín Etcheverry
- Fran Cerúndolo
- Jakub Mensik
- Rafael Jódar
- Joao Fonseca
- Tallon Griekspoor
- Corentin Moutet
- Alejandro Tabilo
- Brandon Nakashima
Yes, I know what you're thinking. Rafael Jódar could face Jannik Sinner in the third round. Also Joao Fonseca. Both the Italian and the top eight seeds will eagerly watch the draw, well aware that if they potentially cross paths with the Spaniard or the Brazilian, things could be tougher than expected at that stage of the tournament. Tabilo in great form, the always tough Cerúndolo, or the talented Mensik could pose interesting obstacles for the favorites.

Looking ahead to the round of 16, Sinner, Zverev, or Djokovic could face a dangerous player on these courts like Casper Ruud, a significant threat among the four names potentially meeting them at that stage. It will be fascinating to see what Vacherot is capable of after his strong performance in Monte Carlo, which was not replicated in the subsequent events. Khachanov or Darderi are formidable players but seemingly less troubling for the favorites.
Considering the quarterfinals, it might be Daniil Medvedev who causes the most concern for the top players, as De Miñaur, Fritz, and Shelton do not appear to be in their best form. All of them will hope to fall into the same section as Félix Auger-Aliassime, a player who enters as the fourth seed but seems far from being among the top contenders for the title.
Seedings order in the women's draw of Roland Garros 2026
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Elena Rybakina
- Iga Swiatek
- Cori Gauff
- Jessica Pegula
- Amanda Anisimova
- Elina Svitolina
- Mirra Andreeva
- Victoria Mboko
- Karolina Muchova
- Belinda Bencic
- Linda Noskova
- Jasmine Paolini
- Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Marta Kostyuk
- Naomi Osaka
- Iva Jovic
- Liudmila Samsonova
- Madison Keys
- Clara Tauson
- Sorana Cirstea
- Anna Kalinskaya
- Elise Mertens
- Leylah Fernández
- Diana Shnaider
- Hailey Baptiste
- Marie Bouzkova
- Anastasia Potapova
- Jelena Ostapenko
- Ann Li
- Cristina Bucsa
- Yafan Wang
Serious threats to the top female players from the third round, with Ostapenko and Potapova as formidable rivals to avoid, capable of defeating anyone on a day of inspiration. Shnaider could also pose a significant challenge in that hypothetical third round. Looking ahead to the round of 16, the looming danger of Marta Kostyuk, the reigning champion in Madrid, cannot be underestimated, as she will be perceived as the major obstacle for the top players at that stage.

Regarding the quarterfinals, it seems that the top four seeds will face tough challenges from any of their potential opponents in the penultimate round. Svitolina, Pegula, and Andreeva appear capable of anything, while Anisimova, lacking competitive rhythm, would be the most favorable rival for the best. In conclusion, there is much to enjoy in a Roland Garros 2026 that will capture the attention of millions worldwide.
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