Out of 10 analysts, 7 have picked Djokovic for the title. Nadal gets 2 votes and Medvedev gets a lone vote.
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Jerry Bembry: Djokovic. He has only won the French Open once, in 2016, but he should be inspired and focused after he was defaulted at the US Open.
Pete Bodo: I think the fates have really worked against Nadal this year, which is the big picture explanation for why Djokovic will win.
Cliff Drysdale: Daniil Medvedev is a clay-court artist and ready to pick up the pieces if Nadal implodes.
Chris Evert: Djokovic will be the winner because Nadal is a little vulnerable at this time. Djokovic is hungry for titles especially after the US Open fiasco.
Brad Gilbert: Tough call call between co-favorites Nadal and Djokovic. Slower, heavy fall conditions mean I am slightly leaning toward Djokovic -- who comes in after a victory in Rome -- to win his second French Open.
Tom Hamilton: Beware the wounded Djokovic. After his disastrous US Open, Djokovic will bounce back at Roland Garros in the uncharacteristic autumnal chill. With a favorable draw, Djokovic will knock over Nadal in the final.
D'Arcy Maine: Djokovic has won the French Open just once during his storied career, but this might just be his best chance for a second major title on clay. The world No. 1 won last week's Italian Open in convincing fashion -- dropping just one set en route to the trophy -- and he will undoubtedly be looking for redemption in Paris after his controversial exit in the fourth round in New York. With Nadal -- the 12-time Roland Garros champion -- out of form in his one tournament (in Rome) since the restart, it feels like things are aligning for Djokovic to win Grand Slam No. 18.
Patrick Mouratoglou: Djokovic, because he did not lose a match this year (I do not count his disqualification at the US Open as a loss). He is a great clay-court player, beat Nadal many times on clay, and the conditions this year are extremely difficult for Rafa -- plus he lacks competition.
Pam Shriver: Djokovic is your men's winner because his motivation following his US Open default is sky-high, and he won Rome. Nadal is not his usual Roland Garros-ready self, and no one is playing better than Djokovic right now.
Alexandra Stevenson: Everyone thinks Djokovic. I'm going with Nadal. This will tie him with Roger for 20 Grand Slams. I like his mental edge more than Djokovic. Nadal is my forever clay champion. I like the look of Dominic Thiem. It would be amazing for a double Slam.
Rennae Stubbs: Nadal because until he's not functioning as a tennis player, he will be the favorite.
Remember , tennis.com went 50-50 between Nadal and Djokovic
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JOEL DRUCKER: Rafael Nadal
Doesn’t matter that he lost in his only prior 2020 clay-court event. Doesn’t matter that there’s a good chance autumn conditions could minimize off-the-charts topspin. What matters: he’s Nadal.
MATT FITZGERALD: Novak Djokovic
It’s 2020: all bets are off. Novak is more than due for a return to championship Sunday in Paris and hasn’t lost a completed match this year.
STEVE FLINK: Novak Djokovic
Fresh from his Rome triumph, the Serbian has the confidence he needs. Thiem landing on Nadal’s half of the draw also helps.
CALE HAMMOND: Rafael Nadal
Statistically speaking, Rafa to win Roland Garros is the safest bet the sport has ever seen, and will ever see. He’s 93-2 in Paris and a perfect 12-0 in finals. Not picking Rafa to win is borderline selfish, attention-seeking behavior.
ED MCGROGAN: Novak Djokovic
He doesn't have to beat both Thiem and Nadal; he's seamlessly transitioned to clay from hard courts and a hard place; he won't be lacking for motivation. His quarter is pretty cushy, too.
NINA PANTIC: Rafael Nadal
His loss to Schwartzman in Rome was surprising, but the world No. 2 will have a few rounds to settle in. Given how little he’s played, health shouldn't be an issue.
JORDAAN SANFORD: Novak Djokovic
The world No. 1 managed to put the past in the past in Rome. The Serb’s draw to the semifinals poses no threats, and as such, he'll likely have a full tank left for the rest of the journey.
STEVE TIGNOR: Rafael Nadal
Rafa may have to go through Fognini, Zverev, Thiem and Djokovic to win, but can you really bet on him to lose at Roland Garros?
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Jerry Bembry: Djokovic. He has only won the French Open once, in 2016, but he should be inspired and focused after he was defaulted at the US Open.
Pete Bodo: I think the fates have really worked against Nadal this year, which is the big picture explanation for why Djokovic will win.
Cliff Drysdale: Daniil Medvedev is a clay-court artist and ready to pick up the pieces if Nadal implodes.
Chris Evert: Djokovic will be the winner because Nadal is a little vulnerable at this time. Djokovic is hungry for titles especially after the US Open fiasco.
Brad Gilbert: Tough call call between co-favorites Nadal and Djokovic. Slower, heavy fall conditions mean I am slightly leaning toward Djokovic -- who comes in after a victory in Rome -- to win his second French Open.
Tom Hamilton: Beware the wounded Djokovic. After his disastrous US Open, Djokovic will bounce back at Roland Garros in the uncharacteristic autumnal chill. With a favorable draw, Djokovic will knock over Nadal in the final.
D'Arcy Maine: Djokovic has won the French Open just once during his storied career, but this might just be his best chance for a second major title on clay. The world No. 1 won last week's Italian Open in convincing fashion -- dropping just one set en route to the trophy -- and he will undoubtedly be looking for redemption in Paris after his controversial exit in the fourth round in New York. With Nadal -- the 12-time Roland Garros champion -- out of form in his one tournament (in Rome) since the restart, it feels like things are aligning for Djokovic to win Grand Slam No. 18.
Patrick Mouratoglou: Djokovic, because he did not lose a match this year (I do not count his disqualification at the US Open as a loss). He is a great clay-court player, beat Nadal many times on clay, and the conditions this year are extremely difficult for Rafa -- plus he lacks competition.
Pam Shriver: Djokovic is your men's winner because his motivation following his US Open default is sky-high, and he won Rome. Nadal is not his usual Roland Garros-ready self, and no one is playing better than Djokovic right now.
Alexandra Stevenson: Everyone thinks Djokovic. I'm going with Nadal. This will tie him with Roger for 20 Grand Slams. I like his mental edge more than Djokovic. Nadal is my forever clay champion. I like the look of Dominic Thiem. It would be amazing for a double Slam.
Rennae Stubbs: Nadal because until he's not functioning as a tennis player, he will be the favorite.
Remember , tennis.com went 50-50 between Nadal and Djokovic
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JOEL DRUCKER: Rafael Nadal
Doesn’t matter that he lost in his only prior 2020 clay-court event. Doesn’t matter that there’s a good chance autumn conditions could minimize off-the-charts topspin. What matters: he’s Nadal.
MATT FITZGERALD: Novak Djokovic
It’s 2020: all bets are off. Novak is more than due for a return to championship Sunday in Paris and hasn’t lost a completed match this year.
STEVE FLINK: Novak Djokovic
Fresh from his Rome triumph, the Serbian has the confidence he needs. Thiem landing on Nadal’s half of the draw also helps.
CALE HAMMOND: Rafael Nadal
Statistically speaking, Rafa to win Roland Garros is the safest bet the sport has ever seen, and will ever see. He’s 93-2 in Paris and a perfect 12-0 in finals. Not picking Rafa to win is borderline selfish, attention-seeking behavior.
ED MCGROGAN: Novak Djokovic
He doesn't have to beat both Thiem and Nadal; he's seamlessly transitioned to clay from hard courts and a hard place; he won't be lacking for motivation. His quarter is pretty cushy, too.
NINA PANTIC: Rafael Nadal
His loss to Schwartzman in Rome was surprising, but the world No. 2 will have a few rounds to settle in. Given how little he’s played, health shouldn't be an issue.
JORDAAN SANFORD: Novak Djokovic
The world No. 1 managed to put the past in the past in Rome. The Serb’s draw to the semifinals poses no threats, and as such, he'll likely have a full tank left for the rest of the journey.
STEVE TIGNOR: Rafael Nadal
Rafa may have to go through Fognini, Zverev, Thiem and Djokovic to win, but can you really bet on him to lose at Roland Garros?
