Musa
There’s a new order at Roland Garros—and it’s dressed in Italian flair and Belarusian power. Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka have officially been crowned the top seeds at the 2025 French Open, and it’s sending ripples through the tennis world.
For Sinner, this marks a career-defining milestone. After a red-hot start to the season—including a Grand Slam breakthrough in Australia—he’s now the man to beat on the red dirt. With Novak Djokovic battling injury concerns and Carlos Alcaraz still seeking consistency, the top seed tag puts Sinner in the driver’s seat… and in the crosshairs.
On the women’s side, Sabalenka’s rise to the top seed is equally seismic. She’s long been known for her explosive game, but now she’s matching it with consistency—and a touch of clay-court finesse that once eluded her. With Iga Swiatek, the queen of clay, lurking just behind her, Aryna will need every ounce of grit to justify her new position.
But with great seedings come great expectations. Sinner and Sabalenka now carry the weight of the draw—targets on their backs and pressure on their shoulders. History shows that being No. 1 is a blessing and a burden at Roland Garros.
Will they thrive under the spotlight, or crumble under the clay-court chaos? One thing’s certain: Paris just got a lot more interesting. The top seeds are here, and they’re not just here to play—they’re here to take over.
Musa
John Owolabi
