Paris, 8 June 2025 – Carlos Alcaraz clinched the Roland Garros men’s singles title in a gripping five-set final against world number one Jannik Sinner, marking his second French Open crown and fifth Grand Slam overall. The 22-year-old Spaniard battled through a rollercoaster match to defeat Sinner, cementing his dominance on clay and further intensifying their burgeoning rivalry.
The final, a clash between the sport’s brightest young stars, lived up to its billing as Alcaraz edged out Sinner in a pulsating encounter. The Spaniard’s variety and athleticism ultimately outshone Sinner’s relentless precision, with Alcaraz capitalising on key moments to secure the victory after over four hours of intense play. This win extends Alcaraz’s head-to-head lead over Sinner to 8-4, having won their last five meetings, including a straight-sets victory in Rome last month.
Carlos Alcaraz, ranked world number two, arrived in Paris as the defending champion, having triumphed over Alexander Zverev in 2024. The Murcia native, mentored by former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero, has been a prodigy since his teens, winning his first ATP Challenger match against Sinner at age 15. This season, Alcaraz dominated the clay circuit, capturing Masters 1000 titles in Monte Carlo and Rome, where he defeated Sinner in the final. His path to the 2025 final included victories over Kei Nishikori and a tough quarterfinal against Casper Ruud, showcasing his adaptability on the demanding red dirt. Alcaraz’s fifth major final at just 22 years, one month, and three days mirrors the age at which his idol, Rafael Nadal, won his fifth Grand Slam.
Jannik Sinner, the 23-year-old Italian top seed, entered Roland Garros on a 20-match Grand Slam winning streak, having claimed the 2024 US Open and 2025 Australian Open titles. Known for his metronomic consistency and devastating shot-making, Sinner stormed through the tournament without dropping a set, including a standout semifinal win over Novak Djokovic. Despite a three-month doping suspension earlier this year, Sinner’s 47-2 record since August 2024 underlines his dominance. His journey to the final featured clinical victories over Jack Draper and Arthur Fils, but Alcaraz’s tactical variety proved a hurdle too high in their first Grand Slam final clash.
The match, the first men’s Grand Slam final between two players born in the 2000s, heralds a new era in tennis, with Alcaraz and Sinner having won the last six majors between them. Their combined age of 45 years and 302 days marks the youngest Roland Garros men’s final since Nadal and Federer in 2006. Novak Djokovic, after his semifinal loss to Sinner, praised their rivalry as “great for tennis,” predicting many more blockbuster encounters.
Alcaraz’s victory solidifies his status as the clay-court king, while Sinner’s resilience ensures their rivalry will continue to captivate fans. As Alcaraz lifts the Coupe des Mousquetaires, the tennis world eagerly awaits the next chapter in this electrifying duel.
Subscribe to our newsletter!
