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India Today
08-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
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 — 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 — 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 — 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?
Sharjah 24
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Italian Sinner advances to Roland Garros final
Title clash between Sinner and Alcaraz The second Grand Slam of the year will now be decided between world number one Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who advanced after Lorenzo Musetti retired during their semi-final match. Alcaraz had won 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-0, 2-0 before Musetti's withdrawal. A pivotal moment for Sinner Sunday's final represents a major opportunity for 23-year-old Sinner, who is appearing in his first French Open final. He is looking to turn the tide against Alcaraz, who has beaten him in their last four meetings, including the recent Rome Masters final. Sinner's Grand Slam momentum Sinner arrives in top form, riding a 19-match Grand Slam winning streak, dating back to the 2023 US Open (Flushing Meadows). He has not dropped a set in this year's French Open and is aiming for his second Grand Slam title. Djokovic's historic run ends Novak Djokovic, 38, was playing in his 51st Grand Slam semi-final, extending a record. A win would have taken him to a record 38th Grand Slam final and potentially a 25th major title—breaking the all-time record he currently shares with Margaret Court. Djokovic had not lost at Roland Garros since 2022 and was the 2023 French Open champion and 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist. His 2023 run ended prematurely when he withdrew from the quarterfinals due to injury. Head-to-head: Sinner vs. Djokovic The semifinal clash was the ninth meeting between Sinner and Djokovic. They had previously been tied 4-4 in their head-to-head, but Sinner now holds the upper hand, having won four straight matches against the Serbian star. With the win, Sinner now boasts an 18–1 season record, with his only loss coming to Alcaraz in Rome.
India Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
French Open Day 10 Live Updates: Swiatek vs Svitolina underway, Sabalenka beats Zheng
Iga Swiatek is currently locking horns with Elina Svitolina for a place in the semifinals of the French Open women's singles. Swiatek is looking to become the first woman to win four French Open titles on the trot. Aryna Sabalenka is through to the semi-finals after beating Qinwen Zheng 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 on Centre Court. Sabalenka will next face the winner of the quarterfinal between defending champion Iga Swiatek and Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. Aryna Sabalenka is now a solitary game away from winning the match. With her third break of the match, she went 4-3 up, after which she extended her lead to 5-3. Qinwen Zheng needs something special to make a comeback at Philippe Chatrier. Qinwen Zheng has hit back brilliantly. The Chinese star was under pressure after conceding a break, but has now earned the break back on Centre Court. It's 3-3 in the second set. Can Zheng now hold on and somehow take the match into the deciding set. It's getting exciting at Philippe-Chatrier. It's getting way too pear-shaped for Qinwen Zheng in the quarter-finals. Aryna Sabalenka has gone 3-2 up in the second set with a break of serve, her second of the match. It would need a herculean effort from Zheng now to bounce back. Sabalenka won't relent as he is cloising in on another win. World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has won the opening set against Qinwen Zheng 7-6 (7-3) on Tuesday at Court Philippe-Chatrier. Sabalenka found herself on the backfoot after dropping her serve, but she bounced back strongly. Meanwhile, Zheng is yet to take a set off from Sabalenka in majors. She has to, now, if she is to stay alive at Roland Garros 2025. After an hour, the first set is down to a tie-break. Qinwen Zheng would be gutted after not being able to keep the pressure on Aryna Sabalenka. Can Zheng, however, make amends in the tie-break? The task isn't going to be easy by any means. Aryna Sabalenka is the World No.1, and she showed why. She dropped her serve early to go 1-3 down. But she has earned her break back and won three games on the trot to make it 4-4 against Qinwen Zheng. Does Zheng has an answer? Remember, Sabalenka has never dropped a set against Zheng in Grand Slams. Qinwen Zheng couldn't have expected a better start against World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka. Sabalenka won the first game on Centre Court, but Zheng managed to earn an all-important serve to now take a 2-1 lead. Can Sabalenka bounce back and earn the break back? Aryna Sabalenka and Qinwen Zheng will face off in the first quarterfinal of the day at Court Philippe Chatrier, which starts at 2:30 PM IST, 11:00 AM local time. Sabalenka has a 6-1 record against Zheng. But it's Zheng, who won in their previous meeting at the Rome Masters. In Grand Slams, Sabalenka has a 3-0 lead, having not dropped even a single set against her Chinese opponent. Philippe-Chatrier (match starts at 2:30 PM IST, 11 AM local time) Aryna Sabalenka v Zheng Qinwen Elina Svitolina v Iga Swiatek Lorenzo Musetti v Frances Tiafoe Tommy Paul v Carlos Alcaraz
India Today
03-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
French Open Day 10 Order of Play: Sabalenka, Swiatek, Alcaraz in fight for semis berth
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz are amongst the top seeds who will be looking to book their berths in the semi-finals of the French Open 2025. Last year, Sabalenka couldn't make her way through to the semis after losing to then-17-year-old Mirra Andreeva and would be looking to make amends this time around. The 27-year-old Sabalenka has a 6-1 head-to-head record against Qinwen Zheng, but it's the latter, who won in their last meeting - 6-4, 6-3 - in the quarterfinals of the Rome Masters earlier this year. advertisementSwiatek, who is looking to win four titles on the trot, came back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina in the quarters. She will be up against the feisty Elina Svitolina, who saved three match points to beat last year's runner-up Jasmine Paolini in the quarters. In the men's singles, Lorenzo Musetti will lock horns with Frances Tiafoe, who will be playing in his maiden semi-final at Roland Garros. Tiafoe has been dominating thus far as he is yet to drop a set in the ongoing clay court major. Super Tuesday in Paris!Full order of play Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 2, 2025Alcaraz and Tommy Paul will be playing against each other in the last match of the day on Centre Court. Alcaraz, who won the title last year after beating Alexander Zverev, has looked in good form. French Open 2025 Order of Play on Day 10 advertisementPhilippe-Chatrier (match starts at 2:30 PM IST, 11 AM local time)Aryna Sabalenka v Zheng QinwenElina Svitolina v Iga SwiatekLorenzo Musetti v Frances TiafoeTommy Paul v Carlos AlcarazMust Watch
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer-Novak Djokovic rivalry set for fresh twist as comeback looms for Spaniard
Rafael Nadal may have admitted that he hasn't picked up the racquet since he retired from professional tennis last November, but a comeback looms for the Spaniard, as rumour has it he is likely to turn to the courts to add a fresh twist to his long-standing rivalry with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. It was Toni Nadal, Rafa's uncle and former coach, who hinted that the 38-year-old could soon be seen in action playing exhibition matches opposite Federer and even Djokovic, who recently claimed ahead of the start of the French Open that his career too is approaching an end. "I imagine he'd like to do some exhibitions with Federer soon, to give back a little of everything tennis has given him and what tennis has meant to him," Toni told CLAY and RG Media. 'It would be very special for people to see the three of them playing again. And yes, I think they'll have to do something, because I suppose people will be motivated to see them play later on.' Although admitting that it wasn't Rafa himself who came up with the idea of playing exhibition matches, but Toni outlined the reason why it remains a strong possibility. "I think I've been close enough to him to know him a little and know that he would be excited to play with Federer. Tennis has been a big part of his life, it's meant a big part to him, and you don't just erase it from one day to the next. Federer and Djokovic, who forged a two-decade-long rivalry with Nadal, one that defined the golden age in men's tennis, were both present in Paris on Sunday for the 22-time Grand Slam winner's farewell ceremony on the Court Philippe Chatrier. Andy Murray, together with whom they formed the Big Four, was also present. Toni reckoned 2026 could be the year for Nadal's return to the court, despite his nephew expecting the birth of his second child this year, and that he had given up on tennis because of his body. "After these months away from the courts, I think at some point he'll want to get back to training and feel like he's playing the ball well. I'm convinced that soon, quite soon, he'll be back playing," he added. A source from the Italian Tennis Federation (ITF) told CLAY that the organisers of the Italian Open are planning a tribute ceremony for Nadal next year. He had won the Rome Masters 10 times in his career. "In 2024, Nadal knew there was a tribute planned, but he didn't want to do it. In 2026, it would be logical for us to pay tribute to him, and it's clear that Paris has raised the bar significantly. The most important thing will be to do something he likes."
