The men’s singles final of the French Open will pit two of tennis’s brightest young stars—world No. 1 Jannik Sinner (23) against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz (22)—on Sunday at Court Philippe-Chatrier, beginning at 1 pm GMT.
Key Statistics
• Head-to-Head:
Alcaraz leads their rivalry 7–2.
• Sinner’s Form:
• Undefeated in sets so far this tournament (6–0 in matches).
• Defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the semifinals to reach the final.
• Riding a 20-match winning streak at Grand Slam events.
• Grand Slam Titles:
• Carlos Alcaraz: 4 titles (US Open 2022, Wimbledon 2023, Roland-Garros 2024, Wimbledon 2024).
• Jannik Sinner: 3 titles (Australian Open 2024, US Open 2024, Australian Open 2025).
• Alcaraz on Clay:
• Champion in both the Monte Carlo and Rome clay-court tournaments this season.
• Also finalist in Barcelona earlier this year.
• Title Defence Bid:
Alcaraz aims to become just the third man — after Rafael Nadal and Gustavo Kuerten — to successfully defend the Roland-Garros men’s singles crown.
Analysis
1. A New “Post-Big Three” Era
With Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer’s dominance receding, this matchup embodies the next generation taking center stage.
2. Mental Strength and Resilience
Sinner’s flawless set record meets Alcaraz’s ability to thrive under pressure—promising an electrifying final.
3. Momentum and Consistency
• Sinner’s unbroken 20-match streak at majors.
• Alcaraz’s clay-court prowess and recent string of titles.
Both players arrive in peak form, setting the stage for a high-voltage contest.