IN PICTURES. Roland-Garros: Nadal's tribute, Boisson's epic, Gauff and Alcaraz's victories... The most memorable moments of the 2025 edition

Over 15 days of competition, the French Open was rich in emotion. Check out the best images from the fortnight. A year of great firsts... and last dances. While Coco Gauff won her first Roland-Garros at the age of 22, Carlos Alcaraz put in an extraordinary performance to win his second consecutive title at Porte d'Auteuil, after the longest final in history in Paris. Elsewhere, and despite her defeat in the semi-finals against the American and future winner, Loïs Boisson achieved a sensational first Grand Slam . But these were not the only notable moments of this edition, as several big names in tennis were entitled to their farewell ceremony ... Starting with the absolute legend of Parisian clay, Rafael Nadal . Here are all the striking images of the fortnight. Inlaid. A tribute and plaque in honor of Rafael Nadal. A 14-time winner at Porte d'Auteuil and retired since last year, "Rafa" had his plaque engraved on the Philippe-Chatrier. (MAXPPP) Just like home. In front of a Parisian crowd that has so often cheered him on, Rafael Nadal said he felt "like just another Frenchman." (BURAK AKBULUT / AFP) Overwhelmed. During an emotional ceremony, the child from Manacor could not hold back a few tears on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (BURAK AKBULUT / AFP) Tears. The Roland-Garros adventure is over for the Parisian. At 31, Caroline Garcia bowed out at Porte d'Auteuil after her first-round defeat to American Bernarda Pera on Monday, May 26, 2025. (FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Night show. Gaël Monfils put on a night show. Trailing 2 sets to 0, the Parisian thrilled the crowd once again to overthrow Hugo Dellien in the first round on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (FRANCK FIFE / AFP) A page is turning. Richard Gasquet said his goodbyes to Roland Garros on Thursday, May 29, after his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the second round. After more than 1,000 matches played since his debut in 2001 and 22 appearances at Roland Garros, the 38-year-old from Béziers is retiring from the courts. (MAXPPP) Bye Quentin. Facing Holger Rune (world number 10) in the third round, Quentin Halys lost in five sets in a suspenseful match on Friday, May 30. (CHRISTOPHE SAIDI/SIPA) Champion. Ousmane Dembélé presents the trophy with the big ears, won by Paris Saint-Germain the day before, on June 1, 2025. (ALAIN JOCARD / AFP) A warrior's cry. After defeating the No. 24 seed in the second round, Loïs Boisson eliminated world No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the round of 16. A cause for celebration for the Frenchwoman, who was competing in her first Grand Slam. (ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT / AFP) Fall. Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek was knocked out in the semifinals by world number one Aryna Sabalenka on June 5, 2025. (ALAIN JOCARD / AFP) Tears of joy. After defeating world number 6 Mirra Andreeva in straight sets, Loïs Boisson collapsed on Centre Court. The 22-year-old Frenchwoman, who has been relatively quiet throughout the fortnight, let her emotions out for a few minutes on a packed Centre Court. (JEAN CATUFFE / AFP) One last time? As he left the Philippe Chatrier court after his semifinal elimination, Novak Djokovic gave a long salute to the crowd and then lowered himself to the clay court. The Serb remained evasive about his future and stated that this was "perhaps" his last match at Roland Garros. (SIPA) Inclusion. Cléo, the first wheelchair ball girl, brings the balls for the women's final at Roland Garros, June 7, 2025 (SUSAN MULLANE-IMAGN IMAGES/SIPA USA/SIPA / SIPA) Kiss. The Suzanne Lenglen Cup deserves a kiss from Coco Gauff, winner of the 2025 French Open, on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (ALAIN JOCARD / AFP) Queen. Coco Gauff celebrates her title, surrounded by ball boys and girls, on June 7, 2025. (CHRISTOPHE SAIDI/SIPA / SIPA) With family. Stéphane Houdet lifts his trophy for second place in the men's wheelchair doubles, accompanied by his two children, on June 7, 2025. (ELLA LING/SHUTTERSTOCK/SIPA / SIPA) Happiness. Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani, delighted to lift the women's doubles trophy at Roland Garros, June 8, 2025. (THIBAUD MORITZ / AFP) Coronation. Spaniard Marcel Granollers and Argentinian Horacio Zeballos won the men's doubles at Roland Garros on June 7, 2025. (AURELIEN MORISSARD/AP/SIPA / SIPA) Celebration. Japan's Tokito Oda celebrates his victory in the French Open final against Britain's Alfie Hewett on June 7, 2025. (AURELIEN MORISSARD/AP/SIPA / SIPA) Shared happiness. Surrounded by the ball boys and girls from the final against Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz can rejoice and enjoy his moment. The Spaniard has won his fifth Grand Slam title. His second at the Porte d'Auteuil on June 8, 2025. (THIBAUD MORITZ / AFP) Record. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner fought an epic battle lasting 5 hours and 29 minutes. This was unprecedented in the history of Roland-Garros, with the previous record of 4 hours and 42 minutes being shattered in 1982. (THIBAUD MORITZ / AFP) Comment sponsored content Activate franceinfo notifications and don't miss any news You can change your mind at any time in your browser settings. Close the France Info notifications activation window