After a decade dominated by legends such as Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, the French Open Roland-Garros is increasingly being shaped by a younger generation eager to leave its mark on the Paris clay.

The latest chapter came in 2026 when Germany's Alexander Zverev captured his maiden Roland-Garros title, while Russia's Mirra Andreeva, aged just 19, claimed her first Grand Slam crown. Their victories extended a period of transition that has transformed one of tennis' most prestigious tournaments.

Few players have dominated a Grand Slam like Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros.

Between 2017 and 2022, Nadal won five French Open titles, adding to the legacy that earned him a record 14 crowns in Paris. His reign established Roland-Garros as one of the most remarkable success stories in sporting history .

The torch has since passed to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who won back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025. His 2025 triumph was particularly memorable, as he rallied from two sets down and saved three championship points to defeat Italy's Jannik Sinner in the longest French Open final on record.

Alcaraz's success has positioned him as the leading figure of the sport's next generation, drawing inevitable comparisons with Nadal while forging a rivalry with Sinner that many believe will define men's tennis for years to come.

While younger stars have emerged, Novak Djokovic remains a significant figure in Roland-Garros history.

The Serbian captured titles in 2016, 2021 and 2023, becoming one of the few players capable of interrupting Nadal's dominance on clay. His 2023 victory also helped cement his record-breaking Grand Slam legacy.

Together, Nadal, Djokovic and now Alcaraz have defined the men's competition over the past decade.

The women's draw has been shaped largely by Iga Świątek, whose dominance on clay has echoed Nadal's success.

The Polish star won Roland-Garros titles in 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024, establishing herself as the leading force on the surface and one of the sport's most consistent performers. Her aggressive baseline game and movement have made her the player to beat in Paris for much of the decade.

Before Świątek's rise, champions included Garbiñe Muguruza, Jelena Ostapenko, Simona Halep and Ashleigh Barty, each contributing to a highly competitive era in women's tennis.

The last two editions have produced first-time champions.

In 2025, American star Coco Gauff defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Roland-Garros title and become the first American woman to lift the trophy since Serena Williams in 2015.

A year later, Mirra Andreeva went one step further by becoming the youngest French Open women's champion in more than three decades. Her victory highlighted the arrival of another major talent capable of challenging for Grand Slam titles across all surfaces.

Iran's squad arrived in the border city of Tijuana early Sunday, where it will remain during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The move comes after visa restrictions prevented the team from staying in the United States throughout the tournament.

The team travelled from Turkey, made a technical stop in Spain, and then crossed into Mexico, where players and coaching staff were taken to a hotel near Estadio Caliente under tight security.

Among those waiting to welcome the team was Iranian citizen Sina Moghadam, who lives in Mexico and had originally planned to travel to Tucson, Arizona, where the team was initially expected to be based.

"Following the news . I was getting ready to go to Tucson, where they were first supposed to go. I was lucky enough that they moved the team here. So I try to come and visit them," he noted.

Moghadam did not hide his frustration over the restrictions facing the team.

"The United States government is a sore loser. You know, they always have to make an enemy of somebody to be the good guys. You know, it's sad. It's really, really sad," Moghadam said.

Although Iran will play all its Group F matches on US soil, the team must enter and leave the country on the same day of each game, creating additional logistical challenges.

The visa dispute follows US measures aimed at blocking entry for individuals suspected of links to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). While the 22-man squad and main coaching staff received entry through special athletic exemptions, many support staff members were denied visas.

Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj is among those barred from entering the United States.

Iran will begin its World Cup campaign against Belgium in Los Angeles on June 15 before facing Egypt and New Zealand in Group F.