The 2025 French Open men’s final is everything fans could hope for — a dramatic showdown between the world’s top two players: Italy’s Jannik Sinner, 23, and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, 22. Taking place at the iconic Roland Garros, this final is historic — the first ever in Paris between two male players born in the 2000s.
Alcaraz, the defending champion, reached the final under unusual circumstances after Lorenzo Musetti retired during their semifinal match in the fourth set. Now, the Spaniard is gunning for his fifth Grand Slam singles title. On the other side of the net, Sinner, fresh off wins at the 2025 Australian Open and 2024 US Open, advanced to his third consecutive major final by beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. With 20 straight major match victories under his belt — the youngest to do so since Pete Sampras in the early ’90s — Sinner is playing with both momentum and history on his side.
But his journey hasn’t been without bumps. After clinching the Australian Open title earlier this year, Sinner served a three-month doping suspension. Returning in May, he surged to the Italian Open final, becoming the first Italian man in the championship match there since Adriano Panatta in 1978. That Cinderella run was cut short by none other than Alcaraz, who defeated him in straight sets.
Now, the French Open final presents the ultimate chance for redemption. Can Sinner finally lift his first Coupe des Mousquetaires and secure a fourth Grand Slam title? Or will Alcaraz become the first player since Rafael Nadal (2017–2020) to win back-to-back French Opens?
Live Score – 2025 French Open Men’s Final
| Player | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Jannik Sinner | 6 | 7 (4) | 1 |
| 2-Carlos Alcaraz | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Sinner takes first two sets over Alcaraz
Sinner stands just one set away from a third straight Grand Slam crown. Early in the second set, a forehand error from Alcaraz at 15-30 opened the door for Sinner, who broke early to go up 2-0. Despite falling behind 4-1, Alcaraz sparked life into the match, rallying the crowd and clawing back into a tiebreaker. Though he saved one set point, he ultimately fell 7-4 in the breaker.
Sinner breaks early to win opening set
The match began with a tense 12-minute game that Sinner managed to hold, setting the tone for what was to come. The two traded breaks until Sinner broke again at 5-4, sealing the first set in just over an hour. From the outset, this match has all the makings of a classic.
Opening moments and match logistics
After a brief delay, both players finally took to Court Philippe-Chatrier. Sinner won the toss and served first. The final officially began Sunday at 9 a.m. ET (3 p.m. in Paris). For those watching from home, the match is being broadcast live on TNT and is also available to stream via Max and Sling TV.
Jannik Sinner’s Road to the Final (No. 1 Seed)
- 1st Round: def. Arthur Rinderknech – 6-4, 6-3, 7-5
- 2nd Round: def. Richard Gasquet – 6-3, 6-0, 6-4
- 3rd Round: def. Jiri Lehecka – 6-0, 6-1, 6-2
- 4th Round: def. (17) Andrey Rublev – 6-1, 6-3, 6-4
- Quarterfinals: def. Alexander Bublik – 6-1, 7-5, 6-0
- Semifinals: def. (6) Novak Djokovic – 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3)
Carlos Alcaraz’s Road to the Final (No. 2 Seed)
- 1st Round: def. Giulio Zeppieri – 6-3, 6-4, 6-2
- 2nd Round: def. Fabian Marozsan – 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2
- 3rd Round: def. Damir Dzumhur – 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
- 4th Round: def. (13) Ben Shelton – 7-6 (10-8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
- Quarterfinals: def. (12) Tommy Paul – 6-0, 6-1, 6-4
- Semifinals: def. (8) Lorenzo Musetti – 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-0, 2-0 (retired)
Head-to-Head: Alcaraz vs. Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz currently leads their head-to-head 7-4 and holds a 2-1 advantage on clay. Their latest clay court encounter came in the 2025 Italian Open final, where Alcaraz defeated Sinner 7-6 (7-5), 6-1. The two also clashed in the 2024 French Open semifinal, a five-set epic won by Alcaraz. Impressively, he’s won the last four meetings. Sinner’s most recent win against Alcaraz came in Beijing in October 2023, where he dominated on hard court 7-6 (7-4), 6-1.
Prize Money – 2025 French Open
There’s more than just pride at stake in Paris. Both the men’s and women’s singles champions will earn close to $2.9 million. The runner-up takes home a hefty $1.45 million.
As the clay dust rises in Paris, fans around the globe are holding their breath. Will history favor Alcaraz again, or is it time for Sinner to rewrite the script?
