The French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, begins on May 25, 2025, at Roland Garros in Paris, France. This clay-court major is known for its grueling rallies and tactical battles, favoring players with strong baseline play and endurance.
Men’s Tournament Overview
- Defending Champion: Carlos Alcaraz
- Top Contenders:
- Carlos Alcaraz – The reigning champion and favorite to repeat.
- Jannik Sinner – The Australian Open winner and world No. 1.
- Novak Djokovic – Seeking his 25th Grand Slam title.
- Casper Ruud – Two-time French Open finalist.
- Stefanos Tsitsipas – A strong clay-court player looking for his first major.
Women’s Tournament Overview
- Defending Champion: Iga Swiatek
- Top Contenders:
- Aryna Sabalenka – The world No. 1 and tournament favorite.
- Coco Gauff – The American star looking for her second Grand Slam title.
- Mirra Andreeva – The rising teenage sensation.
- Qinwen Zheng – A strong clay-court competitor.
- Iga Swiatek – A four-time French Open champion aiming for her fifth title.
Tournament Storylines
- Rafael Nadal’s Absence: The 14-time champion retired in 2024, leaving the tournament without its greatest clay-court player.
- Alcaraz vs. Sinner Rivalry: The two young stars could meet in the final for the first time.
- Can an American Win? No American man has won since Andre Agassi in 1999, while Serena Williams was the last American woman to win in 2015.
