World No.1 Jannik Sinner will take on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated French Open 2025 final at the iconic Philippe-Chatrier court in Paris on Sunday, as both young stars aim to etch their names deeper into tennis history.
Sinner, the 23-year-old Italian and three-time Grand Slam champion, enters the final in red-hot form after dismantling Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the semi-finals — 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3). Remarkably, Sinner has not dropped a single set in the tournament so far and is looking to capture his first Roland Garros title and fourth major overall.
His opponent, Olympic silver medallist and four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz, received a walkover in the semi-finals against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. The 22-year-old Spaniard has dominated their recent rivalry, winning their last four encounters and holding a 7-4 head-to-head lead over Sinner.
Their last clash was in the ATP Masters 1000 Rome final this May, where Alcaraz outplayed Sinner 7-6(5), 6-1. The Spaniard also edged out Sinner in a thrilling five-set semi-final at Roland Garros in 2024, further cementing his prowess on clay. However, Sinner does boast a win over Alcaraz on clay from the 2022 Umag final.
This match marks a generational milestone — the first Grand Slam final between two players born in the 2000s — and promises a gripping contest between Sinner’s clinical precision and Alcaraz’s explosive athleticism.
As the next chapter in their growing rivalry unfolds, both stars stand on the brink of rewriting the clay-court legacy.
