This weekend, tennis history was made on the legendary red clay of Paris, as Rolex Testimonees Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz clinched the Roland-Garros 2025 singles titles in spectacular fashion — breaking records and showcasing true sportsmanship. For the first time since 1984, both the women’s and men’s singles finals featured the World No. 1 and No. 2, creating a historic double showdown.
On Saturday afternoon, 21-year-old Coco Gauff orchestrated a hard-fought journey to the women’s crown. Gauff overcame a tough draw with resilience, composure, and unshakable determination. Her victory marks her second Grand Slam® title. Visibly emotional, she thanked her team and the French crowd:
“You all keep pushing me, and you’re the reason I do this. I don’t know what I did to deserve this much love from the French crowd, but… merci beaucoup.” – Coco Gauff
As the sun set over Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday evening, an enthralling Roland-Garros concluded. This was a Grand Slam® tournament marked by spectacular displays from the Rolex Testimonees. The men’s final, between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, will be remembered as an epic.
In their first Grand Slam® final face-off, they pushed each other to the absolute limit in a five-set thriller — setting the record for the longest final in Roland-Garros history and the second-longest Grand Slam® final of the Open Era. During the trophy ceremony, Alcaraz praised Sinner:
