Carlos Alcaraz’s commanding victory in Rome has triggered a major shift in French Open betting markets, with most bookmakers now installing him as joint-favourite alongside Novak Djokovic.

The Spaniard had been trading around 7/2 before the Rome Masters, but after his title run, some sportsbooks have slashed him to as short as 2/1. His improved consistency and physical condition have impressed both pundits and punters.

“Alcaraz is peaking at the right time,” said one odds compiler at Coral. “If he stays fit, there’s every chance he could dominate on clay the way Nadal did.”

Betting activity has reflected growing public confidence. Alcaraz currently attracts more outright bets than any other men’s player, surpassing even Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

His draw will be pivotal to how his odds shift once the tournament gets underway, but as it stands, the betting markets suggest we may be seeing the start of a new clay court era.