Paris, FRANCE – After three weeks of memorable world-class tennis at Roland-Garros, the tournament closed with its Inclusive Tennis Weekend, a celebration of the sport's diversity. The venue featured experience zones for fans to try out wheelchair tennis and blind tennis, as well as sister sports such as beach tennis, pickleball and padel.
As the tournament neared its climax, the official competitions became even more vibrant, too. Men's and women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles reached their final stages, while wheelchair events and junior categories also joined the fray.
Many of the players shining across these diverse categories shared one thing in common: they wielded a Yonex racquet.
American squad makes strong march in Paris
In singles, Tommy Paul (USA) and Frances Tiafoe (USA) advanced to the quarterfinals on the men’s side, while recent Australian Open champion Madison Keys (USA) secured a spot in the quarterfinals for the women. The dual runs of Paul and Tiafoe to the last eight marked the first time an American man had made the quarters at the French Open since 2003, and the first time since 1996 that two did so in the same year.
Jasmine Paolini clinches first Roland-Garros title in doubles
Last year’s breakout star on clay, Jasmine Paolini (ITA), made both the singles and doubles finals, but finished runner-up in each. She finally claimed the Roland-Garros crown in 2025, however, teaming up with compatriot Sara Errani to claim the crown.
Errani, a singles finalist here in 2012, had announced this would be her last tournament in singles — making the doubles title a heartfelt farewell gift from mentee to mentor.
Wheelchair stars continue to shine
A new heroine also emerged in wheelchair tennis. Li Xiaohui (CHN) pulled off a stunning upset in the first round, defeating the dominant queen of the sport, Diede De Groot (NED) — a fellow Yonex player — 6-2, 6-4.
Although Li eventually lost to tournament winner Yui Kamiji (JPN) in the semifinals in both singles and doubles, she showed her tenacity in both events and marked herself as a rising force in women's wheelchair tennis.
Oda, Hewett keep wheelchair rivalry rolling
On the men’s side, the “Federer-Nadal” of wheelchair tennis saw another chapter at Roland-Garros, as Tokito Oda (JPN) and Alfie Hewett (GBR) faced off in the final.
Heading into the match, Oda led their head-to-head 10–9, with a 2–0 record on clay. Declaring that “my playing style suits clay,” Oda unleashed a barrage of explosive returns and claimed a straight-sets victory 6-4, 7-6, securing his third consecutive Roland-Garros title.
In his winner’s speech, he boldly declared in Japanese: “I’m aiming for ten straight titles” in Paris. He's on his way.
While Hewett suffered a disappointing loss in singles, he rebounded in doubles. Partnering with Gordon Reid (GBR), he defeated Oda/Stephane Houdet (FRA) to keep the rivalry alive – and evolving.
Germany's Niels McDonald wins boys’ singles
In the boys’ junior competition, Niels McDonald (GER) became the first German to win the title since 1997. The 190cm tall (6 foot 2) teen delivered a dominant performance in the semifinals, defeating Team Yonex’s Ryo Tabata (JPN).
In the final, McDonald lost the opening set in a tiebreak but showed strong mental composure to rebound and take control of the match, winning 6-7(5), 6-0, 6-3 in 1 hour and 40 minutes. He beat fellow German Max Schönhaus.
Team Yonex continues to expand the boundaries of tennis
This year’s Roland-Garros once again introduced a new generation of stars. Team Yonex not only celebrated victories, but also reaffirmed its commitment to pushing the boundaries of what tennis can be — in both performance and diversity.