The 2025 edition of Roland-Garros crowned two rising stars of world tennis: Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s draw and Coco Gauff in the women’s. Both players embody the new era of the sport — young, already victorious, and full of promise.
🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz: The Spanish Powerhouse
A Stunning Resume at Just 22
Born in 2003 in El Palmar, Spain, Carlos Alcaraz quickly established himself as one of the sport’s brightest stars. Compared to Rafael Nadal early on, he is now building his own legacy.
- 5 Grand Slams: US Open 2022, Wimbledon 2023 & 2024, Roland-Garros 2024 & 2025
- 7 Masters 1000 titles: Miami 2022, Indian Wells 2023 & 2024, Madrid 2022 & 2023, Monte Carlo 2025, Rome 2025
In 2022, he became the first player to defeat both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the same clay tournament (Madrid). He was also the youngest to beat a world No.1 on clay since Nadal in 2005.
With his US Open 2022 title, he became the youngest world No.1 in history at 19 years and 4 months, surpassing Lleyton Hewitt’s record. By November 15, 2022, he finished the year as year-end No.1 — a historic feat.
Roland-Garros 2025: A Masterclass
Alcaraz staged an epic comeback against Jannik Sinner, winning in five sets after 5 hours and 29 minutes — the longest final in tournament history.
What’s next?
At just 22, Alcaraz is already on course to dominate the new generation and chase the legacy of the Big Three.
🇺🇸 Coco Gauff: The Rise of a Queen
A Relentless Climb
Coco Gauff, born in 2004 in Florida, rose to prominence at age 15 by defeating Venus Williams at Wimbledon. In 2021, she reached her first Grand Slam final in doubles at the US Open. In 2022, she reached her first singles Grand Slam final at Roland-Garros.
In 2023, she captured her first major singles title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open. In 2024, she won the Roland-Garros women’s doubles with Kateřina Siniaková and claimed the year-end WTA Finals in singles against Zheng Qinwen. At 20, she became the youngest WTA Finals champion since Maria Sharapova in 2004.
Roland-Garros 2025: The Confirmation
Facing Sabalenka once again, she triumphed (6-7, 6-2, 6-4), earning her first Roland-Garros singles title and cementing her status on clay.
What’s next?
Charismatic and socially engaged, Coco Gauff is a defining force in women’s tennis and a serious contender for world No.1.
🌍 A New Era Begins
With their 2025 Roland-Garros triumphs, Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff mark the generational shift. Young, fierce, and destined for greatness, they are not just the future — they are the present of world tennis.
