Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet in a mouthwatering French Open final as the two best players in the world contest for a grand slam title for the first time.
After years of dominance led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the men’s game has entered a new era with Alcaraz, 22, and Sinner, 23, winning the last five grand slam titles between them. In what is their 12th meeting of an electric, burgeoning rivalry, this is the first occasion Alcaraz and Sinner have competed a major final and it’s unlikely to be the last.
World No 1 Sinner, who defeated Djokovic in a thrilling semi-final, is through to his first French Open final and is on a run of 20 consecutive wins at the grand slams. But defending Roland Garros champion Alcaraz has had the upper hand in their recent clashes, winning four in a row, as well as their two previous matches over best-of-five sets.
It’s set to be a blockbuster of a final, which hopefully will not be as affected by the conditions as yesterday’s final between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka. The American Gauff triumphed over three gripping, error-strewn sets to win her first French Open, with World No 1 Sabalenka criticising her own “terrible” performance afterwards.
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When is Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz?
The French Open men’s final will be played from 2pm BST (3pm local time) on Sunday 8 June. Though, by the time the pre-match ceremony is concluded, Sinner and Alcaraz will take to court at around 2:15pm.
Jamie Braidwood8 June 2025 10:05
French Open order of play – Sunday 8 June
Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic
[1] Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz [2]
Jamie Braidwood8 June 2025 10:02
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Jannik Sinner will play Carlos Alcaraz for the French Open title on Sunday, with the sport’s two young rivals contesting a grand slam final for the first time.
Defending champion Alcaraz, 22, will bid for a second French Open and fifth grand slam but will have to end World No 1 Sinner’s winning streak over five sets.
The 23-year-old Italian, who defeated Novak Djokovic in straight-sets in the semi-finals, has won 20 matches in a row at the grand slams and will search for his third consecutive grand slam title in his first Roland Garros final.
World No 2 Alcaraz has beaten Sinner in their last four matches in a row, including last month’s Italian Open final in Rome. The Spaniard reached the final when Lorenzo Musetti retired injured in the semis.
Between them, Alcaraz and Sinner have won the last five grand slam titles and their first meeting in a major final is unlikely to be the last time they face each other for the sport’s biggest prizes.
Jamie Braidwood8 June 2025 10:00
