The 2025 French Open kicks off from 25 May to 8 June, marking the second Grand Slam of the tennis season. The world’s top players return to Roland-Garros, the historic site of last year’s Olympic tennis and boxing competitions, for what promises to be a thrilling two weeks on the red clay.
Roland-Garros stands apart as the only Grand Slam played on clay. Its iconic location in the leafy outskirts of Paris adds to its charm and legacy. It’s also where Rafael Nadal made history, winning a record 14 French Open titles—more than any other player has ever won at a single major tournament.
Now, with Nadal retired, a new clay court king is set to rise. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz arrives in top form and could be the one to carry on the legacy. But he will face tough competition, including world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who is eyeing his fourth career Grand Slam title.
On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek returns as the favorite. The Polish star is chasing her fourth consecutive French Open title. No woman has won four in a row at Roland-Garros since Suzanne Lenglen achieved the feat 102 years ago—an honor that earned her a stadium named after her.
With legends gone and new ones rising, the 2025 French Open promises to be a tournament to remember.
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