2023 French Open best bets, props, odds, sleepers, and more

The 2023 French Open kicks off Monday at the famed Stade Roland Garros in Paris. Each side of the draw features 128 of tennis' finest who will brave the clay over two weeks at the sport’s most physically-demanding major. 

Here's a look at the best 2023 French Open best bets, sleepers and props. 

2023 French Open best bets: Carlos Alcaraz odds and French Open men’s picks

The men's draw will lack the most dominant French Open player in history, as Rafael Nadal has withdrawn due to a lingering hip injury. That opens the door for a new champion this year, with rising phenom Carlos Alcaraz French Open odds favorite to succeed his Spanish mentor. Let’s take a look at the top French Open best bets.

French Open favorite: Carlos Alcaraz (+130 or better)

With Nadal out of the picture, tennis’ newest poster boy — world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz — becomes the man to beat this year at Roland Garros. Alcaraz has had tennis fans abuzz since bursting onto the scene with a 2022 US Open win in a performance that featured his high-octane style and acrobatic brilliance.

The 20-year-old had won 30 of 32 matches this year until a recent stunner in He's among the popular 2023 French Open best bets. 

Novak Djokovic French Open odds (+190 or better)

With Roger Federer retired and Rafael Nadal out, Novak Djokovic is the lone representation from the slowly dissolving Big Three of men's tennis. The 35-year-old has yet to show signs of decline, fresh off his record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title at the Aussie Open.

Just two of Djokovic’s Slams have come at the French (2016, 2021), and his 80% win rate on clay is his lowest on any surface. 

French Open long shot picks: Look at Rune, Ruud for French Open dark horses in men's draw

Nadal’s absence could present an opportunity for a few youngsters looking to put their names on the map. Here are the top French Open long shot best bets. 

French Open sleeper picks: Holger Rune (+850 or better)

Holger Rune is trending up. The 20-year-old Dane has climbed to world No. 7 and has been wreaking havoc for tennis’ top talent along the way.

Rune recently punched his ticket to the semis at the Italian Open after taking down Djokovic in three sets. Rune is 12-2 on clay this year and will be questing for his first Grand Slam title. 

French Open dark horse picks: Casper Ruud (+1800 or better)

Casper Ruud loves his clay. Nine of the nifty Norwegian’s ten titles have come on the soft stuff, where he plays an overwhelming majority of his matches. Ruud currently has a semifinals date with Holger Rune at the Italian Open. Win or lose, he appears to be peaking at the right time.

Like Rune, the Oslo native will be looking for his first Grand Slam title. He came close last year, reaching the finals at the French and US Open before losing to Nadal and Alcaraz, respectively.

2023 French Open women's picks: Iga Swiatek odds dominate women's draw

Two-time and reigning French Open champion Iga Swiatek has firmly cemented her spot as the brightest star in women’s tennis. However, a recent injury in Italy has put her status in doubt for the French.

The field is already missing Emma Raducanu (injury), Naomi Osaka (pregnancy), and Simona Halep (doping suspension). Here’s a glance at the top 2023 French Open women's picks. 

Iga Swiatek French Open odds (-140 or better)

Iga Swiatek set the tennis world ablaze last year, claiming two Grand Slam titles (US, French) and reaching the semis at the Australian Open. Her historic year also included a record-setting 37-match winning streak — the longest on the WTA Tour in the 21st century.

The powerful Pole has two French titles under her belt, including a 2022 dismantling of Coco Gauff (6-1, 6-3). Swiatek is the world No. 1 and clear-cut French Open best bet if she competes. She suffered a thigh injury at the Italian Open and is awaiting a medical assessment.

Aryna Sabalenka French Open odds (+600 or better)

World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka started her year with a bang, winning her first Grand Slam at the Australian Open. She’s continued her strong play this spring, claiming a title at WTA Madrid and reaching the finals at Indian Wells.

Sabalenka has a career 62-41 record on clay and has never made it past the third round at the French Open. That could change this year as she’s won nine of her 11 clay matches so far.

French Open long shot picks: Dark horse predictions include Coco Gauff odds

If you’re searching for longer odds, there are value plays to be had in the women’s field, including last year’s French Open finalist.

French Open sleeper picks: Coco Gauff (+2900 or better)

Coco Gauff put women’s tennis on notice when she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2019 as a 15-year-old. Now 19, the teenage sensation is still looking for her first major.

Gauff made the final at Roland Garros last year but was outclassed by a red-hot Iga Swiatek.

French Open dark horses: Ons Jabeur (+2900 or better)

Fan-favorite Ons Jabeur had her coming out party in 2022. The Tunisian reached the finals at both Wimbledon and the US Open and became the highest-ranked Arab and African tennis player in history at world No. 2.

Jabeur has had her ups and downs this season but has one win (Charleston Open) and has managed a 7-2 record on clay. 

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