Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Jannik Sinner to win the French Open 2025, in what was a quite sensational finish to the tournament at Roland Garros.
Despite a valiant effort from Jannik Sinner, it was the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz who emerged victorious on Sunday afternoon.
Alcaraz pockets millions in French Open 2025 prize money – but both players can leave France with their heads held high. It was a sensational final to watch for the neutral.
The quality of both Sinner and Alcaraz was second to none, and that was acknowledged by former pro, Greg Rusedski.
Greg Rusedski couldn’t believe how hard Alcaraz and Sinner were hitting the ball
Rusedski, alongside many fans, simply could not believe the ‘ridiculous’ power in the ball-striking ability seen on the court on Sunday.
“How hard are these guys hitting the ball?”, Rusedski questioned as the pair headed into the fourth set.
“It’s just ridiculous. You can hear the pop on the ball,” the former British No.1 told the BBC.
With the two best players in the world facing off, the quality was always going to be extremely high – but the level seen in the five-plus hours at Roland Garros was extraordinary. They just kept matching each other.
Rusedski added: “This match was so fascinating.
“It looked like it was going to be one-way traffic for Jannik Sinner, but all of a sudden Carlos Alcaraz was right back in this final.
“When you don’t know what’s going to happen next, this is what we love about sport.”
Who won the French Open 2024?
Alcaraz won last year’s tournament, meaning the Spaniard retains his title.
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | Carlos Alcaraz | Alexander Zverev | 6–3, 2–6, 5–7, 6–1, 6–2 |
| Women’s Singles | Iga Świątek | Jasmine Paolini | 6–2, 6–1 |
His fantastic performance concludes a remarkable French Open 2025, which was filled with thrills and spills.
The next big tournament in the tennis calendar? Wimbledon, where Sinner and Alcaraz will both compete once more for glory in the UK.