In June 2021, Stefanos Tsitsipas played his very first Grand Slam final against Novak Djokovic. The challenge was huge, but the Greek managed to keep his hopes up for a whilst facing the player who went on to become the most successful player in the Majors. Relive the best moments of this outstanding final!
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- ©FFTSee moreRG Classic Match: Lendl – McEnroe (Final 1984)
On this Sunday 10th June 1984, the world n°1 John McEnroe and his closest rival Ivan Lendl met in the Roland-Garros final. On an incredible 42 match winning streak, the American – already a five-time Grand Slam winner – is the favorite, especially as he has beaten his rival four times this season. But Lendl, a runner-up here in 1981, stormed through the tournament in his first six rounds. Relive the best moments of this legendary match!
- ©FFTSee moreMemories of a champion: Nicola Pietrangeli
A two-time champion (1959, 1960) and two-time finalist (1961, 1964), Nicola Pietrangeli left his mark on Roland-Garros, as much for his performances as for his personality. Much loved by the French crowd, the Italian remembers with emotion the era when sports achievements coexisted with glamorous events at Régine's or at the Crazy Horse. Nicknamed "The captain", he explains that he has enjoyed himself throughout his career and relates his Parisian adventures in a series of colourful anecdotes, both on and off the court.
- ©Nicolas Gouhier / FFTSee moreRG Classic Match: Rybakina – Williams (4th round 2021)
After reaching the last four at the Australian Open, Serena Williams is aiming for her 24th Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros 2021. After three tough opening rounds, she faces Elena Rybakina, a newcomer to this stage of competition. We didn't know it yet, but this round of 16 will be the last match played by the three-time champion (2002, 2013, 2015) at Porte d'Auteuil.
- ©Corinne Dubreuil / FFTSee moreMemories of a champion: Conchita Martinez
Conchita Martinez, who reached the last four on several occasions before being defeated in the 2000 final by Mary Pierce, looks back on her many successful campaigns at Roland-Garros with emotion. A land of Spanish victories, the parisian Grand Slam is especially important to the Monzon native, who remembers her battles on the Philippe-Chatrier as well as her first steps on the Porte d'Auteuil side courts.
- ©Corinne Dubreuil / FFTSee moreRG Classic Match: Nadal – Thiem (Final 2018)
After reaching the last four in the two previous editions, Dominic Thiem is making his first Grand Slam final at Roland-Garros 2018. But on the other side of the net stands the invincible Rafael Nadal, ten-time champion at Porte d'Auteuil and aiming for a 17th Major, his 11th in his Parisian garden.
- ©Jean-Charles Caslot / FFTSee moreRoland-Garros 2023 – Top 5: Novak Djokovic
Take a look back at the best points scored by Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros 2023 champion.
- ©Christophe Saïdi / FFTSee moreRG Classic Match: Nadal – Federer (Final 2008)
In 2008, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer met in the final at Porte d'Auteuil for the third year in a row. Beaten in the two previous editions, the Swiss world No. 1 is hoping to finally win his first title at Roland-Garros, the only Grand Slam tournament still missing from his trophy cabinet. But his greatest rival is in dazzling form and looking to equal Björn Borg's record of four consecutive titles on parisian clay.
- ©Nicolas Gouhier / FFTSee moreRoland-Garros 2023 – Top 5: Iga Swiatek
Take a look back at the best points scored by Iga Swiatek, Roland-Garros 2023 champion.
- ©Loïc Wacziak / FFTSee moreRoland-Garros 2023 – Top 5: Carlos Alcaraz
Take a look back at the best points scored by Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2023 semi-finalist.