Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who produced one of the greatest finals in the tournament’s history last June, are heavy favorites to meet for the men's championship again. Former finalist Alexander Zverev and three-time titlist Novak Djokovic complete the current Top 4. Once two protected ranking entries were factored in, 103rd-ranked Rinky Hijikata rounded out the list.
Among the familiar faces likely needing a wild card to avoid the qualifying rounds is Stan Wawrinka. The Swiss, who triumphed 11 years ago, dropped three spots to No. 107 following an opening defeat in Monte Carlo. The 41-year-old briefly returned to the Top 100 in February, having earlier advanced to the third round at January's Australian Open.
Paula Badosa and Grigor Dimitrov also fell short. The Spaniard was five out of her respective draw, as she continues to navigate another injury. Dimitrov tumbled 42 spots to No. 135 after dropping to 2-7 on the year last week in his comeback season from a pectoral muscle tear sustained at 2025 Wimbledon.
