French Open final live score, Sinner vs Alcaraz: Time for the big Grand Slam final showdown

It's going to be a blockbuster. Alcaraz has shown his versatility in his nascent career, winning Grand Slams on hard courts, grass and clay. Sinner is bidding to win his first non-hard court major today.
It's going to be a battle of contrasting styles too.
Jannik Sinner is known for his clean, flat hitting and relentless baseline precision, favoring a controlled and efficient approach with minimal flair.
In contrast, Carlos Alcaraz brings explosive athleticism, creative shot-making, and dynamic variety to the court, often using drop shots, spins, and aggressive net play to disrupt rhythm. While Sinner thrives on consistency and power, Alcaraz dazzles with unpredictability and raw energy.
Italian top seed Jannik Sinner has been in scintillating form since returning from a doping ban last month, powering into Sunday's French Open final without dropping a set in six matches.
In his first tournament since return from a three-month doping ban, Sinner reached the final of Rome Masters. He lost to Alcaraz in straight sets.
Sinner doesn't have a great CV on clay despite being hailed as one of the best in hard court. He will be eager to prove a point today.
While this marks Sinner's first appearance in a French Open final, he's no stranger to Grand Slam glory. He already holds two Australian Open titles and last year's US Open crown. The Italian is currently riding a 20-match winning streak in majors, a run that began in New York and continued with his triumph in Melbourne earlier this year.
Similar to Jannik Sinner, his Roland Garros 2025 men's singles Final opponent - Carlos Alcaraz has had an equally challenging route to the Final at Court Philippe-Chatrier on June 8.
beat Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 7-6, 6-0, 2-0 (Walkover)
beat Tommy Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4
beat Ben Shelton 6-7, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
beat Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
beat Fabian Marozsan 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2
beat Giulio Zeppieri 6-3, 6-4, 6-2
Italian pair Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini beat Kazakh Anna Danilina and Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic 6-4 2-6 6-1 to win the women's doubles title at the French Open on Sunday.
It was the first Grand Slam trophy for the second-seeded Italians, who also won the Paris 2024 Olympics doubles title on the same court last year.
It was also 38-year-old veteran Errani's second title this week after also clinching the French Open mixed doubles title with compatriot Andrea Vavassori.
The trophy lift for Jasmine and Sara 🏆#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/vJqSneu1oq
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2025
The route to the final has been anythging but easy for World number 1 Jannik Sinner, having faced and defeated the likes of Novak Djokovic, Alexander Bublik to get to the main clash against Carlos Alcaraz.
beat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6
beat Alexander Bublik 6-1, 7-5, 6-0
beat Andrey Rublev 6-1, 6-3, 6-4
beat Jiri Lehecka 6-0, 6-1, 6-2
beat Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-0, 6-4
beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 6-3, 7-5
Both the Roland Garros 2025 finalists - Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are sweating it out in their final few training sessions ahead of the clash at the Court Philippe-Chatrier later from 6:30 PM (IST).
Polishing their weapons ⚔️@janniksin 🆚 @carlosalcaraz #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/ThJQzwHU4c
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish star has arrived at the Roland Garros ahead of his French Open Final clash against Jannik Sinner.
The anticipation is high, and Alcaraz will be looking for a strong show against the Italian world number 1.
CARLOS IN THE HOUSE 🏠#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/KEGwdfB1qf
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz has had the wood over Jannik Sinner in their recent meetings.
Overall
Matches - 11, Jannik Sinner - 4, Carlos Alcaraz - 7
In Grand Slams
Matches - 3, Jannik Sinner - 1, Carlos Alcaraz - 2
On Clay
Matches - 3, Jannik Sinner - 1, Carlos Alcaraz - 2
Coupe des Mousquetaires, translates from French as The Musketeers Trophy. It is the official name of the trophy awarded to the men's singles champion at the French Open
The trophy is named in honor of the "Four Musketeers" of French tennis: Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet, René Lacoste. These four dominated tennis in the late 1920s and early 1930s and were instrumental in establishing France as a tennis powerhouse, especially in the Davis Cup.
Carlos Alcaraz is the bookmaker's favourite. The Spaniard is bidding to become the first man since Rafael Nadal in 2020 to defend the Coupe des Mousquetaires.
Nadal won his 13th title in 2020, beating Novak Djokovic in the final.
Can he do it today? Alcaraz's game is near-perfect in these conditions.
It's time for the World No. 1 vs World No. 2 in the men's singles final, like it was yesterday in the women's singles final. Jannik Sinner takes on Carlos Alcaraz in the big match at the Philippe Chatrier.
This one is expected to be a cracker. The poster boys of the new generation of tennis, the post-Big Three era, are going to clash in a Grand Slam final for the first time.
Alcaraz stars as favourite, but Sinner is flaunting his clay-court prowess in Paris this year. Can he dethrone Alcaraz as the King of the red dirt?

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