In the first French Open since Rafael Nadal’s retirement, Carlos Alcaraz is a strong favorite to defend his title in Paris as Spanish great Carlos Moyá tells CNN Sports.

Carlos Alcaraz will open his defense of the French Open title against veteran Kei Nishikori and said he's “excited” to be back in Paris on the back of an excellent clay-court season. Alcaraz has been the dominant player in the weeks leading to Roland-Garros and is the clear-cut favorite after claiming trophies in Barcelona and Rome.

Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed in the French Open, says his confidence is high ahead of the Paris major.