French Open
British Players in 2026 French Open Predictions and Odds
British hopes at the 2026 French Open already look slim to William Hill News before qualifying has even concluded, with only a handful of players currently set for the main draws at Roland Garros.
The biggest blow came with the news that Jack Draper has withdrawn through a knee injury, leaving a major gap in Britain’s men’s challenge in Paris and also raising concerns over his fitness ahead of Wimbledon.
That leaves just two British men currently confirmed in the singles draw, while the women’s hopes once again rest on familiar names trying to rediscover form on clay.
Based on the outright betting, another British singles champion in Paris appears unlikely, with all four players (currently qualified) priced firmly as outsiders.
Men
Cameron Norrie – 200/1
Cameron Norrie heads into Roland Garros as Britain’s most experienced men’s player following Draper’s withdrawal, but the former world top-10 faces a difficult challenge to make a deep run. Norrie has traditionally been more comfortable on slower surfaces than many British players and has previously reached the third round in Paris, but his recent form has been inconsistent.
The 30-year-old has struggled to build momentum across the clay-court swing, with early exits affecting confidence ahead of the second Grand Slam of the year. His defensive style and fitness levels can still make him awkward to play against over five sets, particularly on clay, but the lack of big wins against elite opponents explains why he is priced at 200/1.
If the draw opens up, Norrie could grind his way into the second week, although lifting the trophy would require a dramatic turnaround in form.
Jacob Fearnley – 200/1
Jacob Fearnley continues to rise through the rankings and arrives at the French Open as one of Britain’s more intriguing prospects. The Scot has impressed on the Challenger circuit and shown flashes of promise stepping up to ATP-level events, but Roland Garros represents another major test.
Clay has not yet been his strongest surface, and his lack of Grand Slam experience means expectations remain relatively modest. However, Fearnley’s aggressive baseline game and confidence could make him dangerous to higher-ranked opponents early in the tournament.
At 200/1, bookmakers clearly see him as a long shot, but the French Open has often produced surprise stories and Fearnley has the opportunity to gain valuable experience on one of tennis’ biggest stages.
Women
Emma Raducanu – 100/1
British attention on the women’s side will once again focus heavily on Emma Raducanu, who remains Britain’s biggest name despite an inconsistent period since her US Open triumph in 2021.
Raducanu’s movement and shot-making can translate well to clay when fully fit, but injuries and a lack of continuity have made it difficult for her to produce sustained runs at major tournaments. Encouraging performances during parts of the clay season have hinted at improvement, although consistency remains the biggest concern.
At 100/1, she is considered Britain’s strongest outsider in either singles draw. A place in the second week is not impossible if she can stay healthy and build momentum, but winning seven matches in Paris still looks a huge ask.
Katie Boulter – 150/1
Katie Boulter has established herself as Britain’s number one in recent seasons, but clay remains the least natural surface in her game. Her powerful serve and attacking style are often more effective on quicker courts, making Roland Garros a particularly difficult assignment.
Boulter has shown improved resilience over the last year and continues to climb in confidence at the highest level, but results on clay have been mixed. The slower conditions in Paris can expose movement and defensive weaknesses, which explains her outsider price of 150/1.
A favourable draw could help her progress through the early rounds, but realistically the focus may be more on building form ahead of the grass-court season rather than mounting a serious title challenge in Paris.
