After two weeks of world-class tennis action, the highly anticipated French Open final brought the tournament to a spectacular close. On Court Philippe-Chatrier, under cool and cloudy skies, the two best players in the world met in a clash that felt destined—World No.1 Jannik Sinner and World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz.

Both players came into the final in peak form, and from the very first rally it was clear that the title would be earned, not given. Sinner, playing with relentless consistency and striking cleanly off both wings, got the better start. Breaking Alcaraz early, the Italian looked composed and confident, dictating from the baseline and taking the first set 6:4.

The second set saw a noticeable shift in quality, as both men elevated their games in long, physical exchanges. Sinner kept pressing with deep returns and razor-sharp backhands, while Alcaraz mixed in drop shots and all-court play to keep things close. Despite a late surge from the Spaniard, Sinner held strong in the tiebreak, taking it 7:6 and establishing a two-set lead.

The match, however, was far from over.

In the third, Alcaraz began to show the full variety of his game—changing pace, playing with more aggression, and finding success moving forward. The pressure eventually told, and he broke late to claim the set 6:4, sparking belief in a potential comeback.

The fourth set will go down as one of the most dramatic in recent memory. With Sinner leading 5:3 and holding triple match point at 0:40 on Alcaraz’ serve, the championship looked all but over. But in an extraordinary sequence, the Spaniard saved all three with fearless attacking play, and somehow managed to hold serve. What followed was a complete momentum shift. Alcaraz broke back, pushed the set to a tiebreak, and edged it with raw determination, 7:6.

With both players battling fatigue and nerves, the fifth set became a mental and physical grind. Neither player gave up ground on serve, and once again it came down to a tiebreak. In the decisive moments, Alcaraz found another gear, unleashing a brilliant forehand passing shot to seal the win. Final score: 4:6, 6:7, 6:4, 7:6, 7:6 — Carlos Alcaraz, French Open Champion 2025. A match for the ages, played at the highest level, and a rivalry that looks ready to define a generation.