Can Carlos Alcaraz take Rafael Nadal’s crown? – French Open talking points

We pick out five talking points for the Parisian fortnight.
Can Carlos Alcaraz take Rafael Nadal’s crown? – French Open talking points
Carlos Alcaraz, pictured, is looking to take Rafael Nadal’s crown (Andrew Medichini/AP)

Roland Garros will have a very different feel this year with Rafael Nadal absent for the first time in nearly two decades.

But, while the king of clay will be much missed, two major trophies are on the line and a host of young pretenders bidding to claim the silverware.

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