The Roland-Garros men’s singles final promises another blockbuster clash between Jannick Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The World No1 and No2 have showcased exceptional skill, intensity, and consistency throughout the tournament, setting the stage for an unforgettable showdown on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Sinner’s road to the final
Jannik Sinner has been in sublime form throughout the fortnight, breezing past all his opponents in straights sets. Djokovic, Bublik, Rublev, Lehecka, Gasquet and Rinderknech won 51 games against the Italian, but Sinner won 112 games in 6 matches, without loosing a single set. Sinner aims to become the first Italian man since Panatta in 1976 to lift the Coupe des Mousquetaires.
Alcaraz’s path to the final
Carlos Alcaraz arrives in the final after a rollercoaster semifinal victory over Lorenzo Musetti, where he came from a set down to win after Musetti was forced to retire due to injury (4–6, 7–6, 6–0, 2–0 ab.). Earlier in the tournament, the defending champion displayed his clay-court prowess with dominant wins over Paul, Shelton, Dzumhur, Maroszan and Zeppieri. Alcaraz’s aggressive baseline game, combined with his deft touch and speed, have made him the man to beat in Paris. He now seeks to defend his Roland-Garros crown and add a 5th Grand Slam title to his collection.
Head-to-head and statistics
Alcaraz leads their head-to-head 8–5 and won their last encounter in the final in Rome (7-6 (5), 6-1). Statistically, Alcaraz has averaged a higher first-serve win percentage (75.6% to Sinner’s 72.3%), while Sinner has been slightly more effective on break points (48.2% conversion compared to Alcaraz’s 44.9%).
Final scheduled
The final is planned for Sunday at 3 p.m. local time on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Alcaraz looks to defend his title and confirm his dominance on clay, while Sinner seeks his first Grand Slam trophy in Paris and a chance to extend his lead in the ATP ranking. With both players in peak form and hungry for glory, fans can expect a captivating and high-quality match to decide the 2025 French Open champion.