Italy’s World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has been in fantastic form in the lead up to the French Open and former India tennis player Somdev Devvarman believes it’s difficult to look past him as the hot favourite for the men’s singles title in Paris.  The marquee clay court Grand Slam tournament gets underway at Roland Garros on May 24.

Devvarman, 41, who won a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, said that while Sinner’s side of the draw does have some challenges, all odds are in his favour, especially since his rival and World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn due to a wrist injury. The Italian ace became the first player to win six consecutive Masters 1000 events with his triumph at the Italian Open last week.