Roland Garros 2025: Historic Finals Mark New Era in Tennis at French Open

A Tournament of Historic Proportions

The 2025 French Open, held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris from May 25 to June 8, featured singles, doubles, mixed doubles play, junior and wheelchair tournaments. This year’s edition proved to be particularly memorable with several historic achievements.

Men’s Singles: A Marathon Final

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz successfully retained his title by defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in what became the longest final in tournament history, lasting five hours and twenty-nine minutes. This victory marked Alcaraz’s second French Open title and fifth major overall.

Women’s Singles: American Triumph

In the women’s singles competition, Coco Gauff emerged victorious by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final, securing her first French Open singles title and second major singles title overall. Gauff’s victory was particularly significant as she became the first American to win the title since Serena Williams in 2015.

Notable Developments and Controversies

The tournament faced criticism regarding the scheduling of women’s matches, as it marked the second consecutive year without women’s singles matches during night sessions on Court Philippe Chatrier. This sparked debate within the tennis community, with player Ons Jabeur noting that “honouring one side of the sport shouldn’t mean ignoring the other” and emphasizing that “the women’s game has been writing its own legacy loudly, brilliantly, and for far too long without too much recognition.”

Prize Money and Tournament Scale

The 2025 Roland Garros offered a total prize money of €56.352 million, with singles winners receiving €2,550,000 and 2,000 ranking points. Finalists earned €1,275,000 and 1,300 points.

Special Tributes

The tournament paid special tribute to Rafael Nadal, commemorating the 20th anniversary of his first of 14 singles trophies in 2005. Additionally, French player Richard Gasquet was honored with a commemorative trophy as he concluded his professional career after losing in the second round.