World number one Jannik Sinner says returning to Roland Garros brings a “special feeling” as he prepares for another shot at winning the French Open title. The Italian tennis star returns to Paris one year after suffering a heartbreaking five set defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in one of the most memorable finals in recent history.
Sinner came painfully close to lifting the trophy in 2025 after holding three championship points before Alcaraz staged a dramatic comeback. Despite the disappointment, the 24 year old says he still has positive memories of the tournament and feels motivated ahead of this year’s competition.
The Italian star recently trained on the famous Philippe Chatrier court and admitted that walking back into the stadium reminded him of last year’s emotional final. Sinner praised the support he received from fans and said the atmosphere in Paris continues to inspire him.
Coming into Roland Garros, Sinner is considered the strong favourite to win the title. The tennis sensation has been unstoppable throughout the clay court season, winning major tournaments in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome. His incredible form has extended his winning streak to 29 matches, making him one of the most dominant players on the ATP Tour right now.
Sinner also achieved another historic milestone by becoming only the second player after Novak Djokovic to win all nine Masters 1000 titles. The achievement has further strengthened his position as the world’s best player.
Even with his recent dominance, Sinner knows the pressure will be intense as every opponent will be eager to defeat him. He believes best of five set matches at Grand Slam tournaments are always challenging and require complete focus and mental strength.
The top seed will begin his French Open campaign against French wildcard Clement Tabur as he aims to secure his first Roland Garros crown and complete another remarkable chapter in his growing tennis career.
