It’s the clash the tennis world has been waiting for. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz are finally battling it out for the 2025 French Open title. Between them, they’ve claimed the last five Grand Slam trophies, but remarkably, this is their first-ever meeting in a final. Even more jaw-dropping? Both are undefeated in major finals: Alcaraz is 4-0, and Sinner is 3-0. With stakes this high, it’s no surprise that various stars have come to watch them battle it out. So who’s in attendance?

And the match? It’s living up to every bit of the hype. We’ve seen punishing rallies, games stretching to deuce, and even a medical timeout when Carlos Alcaraz struggled after dust blew into his eyes at 5-3 in the fifth. After splitting the first four sets (6–4, 7–6 to Sinner; 4–6, 7–6 to Alcaraz), the championship has gone the distance—Alcaraz now leads the final set 5–3 (Sinner 30–15). Despite the pressure, Carlos Alcaraz showed true sportsmanship by overruling an out call on a Sinner ace, calling it in instead.

Courtside at Roland-Garros felt more like a Hollywood premiere than a tennis match. Academy Award–winner Natalie Portman brought her signature elegance, while Pharrell Williams and his ever-graceful wife, Helen Lasichanh, added a dash of musical flair. Not far away, Lily Collins chatted animatedly with friends, and F1’s rising star George Russell leaned in close to girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt between points. Even media mogul David Zaslav squeezed in a front-row seat, joined by Spike Lee — whose energy never dips — and Dustin Hoffman, along with his wife Lisa, both soaking up every thrilling rally during the women’s final.

But the glamour didn’t stop there. The skybox sparkled with world leaders and creative icons: the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, surveyed the action beside French tech magnate Xavier Niel. Pop star-turned-composer Kareen Guiock and ex-football legend Lilian Thuram swapped smiles with gridiron hero Odell Beckham Jr. German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp and Brazilian supermodel Izabel Goulart struck stylish poses, while journalist Laurence Ferrari took notes for her next big story. Violin virtuoso Renaud Capuçon hummed along to the crowd’s cheers, France’s cultural minister Rachida Dati nodded in approval, and luxury titan Bernard Arnault and screen legend Annie Girardot completed this all-star tableau.

Former France and Manchester United football player Eric Cantona was also spotted enjoying the French Open final. French actor Omar Sy, who has starred in Lupin and The Untouchables, was also there. Former French tennis player Yannick Noah, who won the French Open in 1983, was seen at Philippe Chatrier again. American tennis legend and 8-time Grand Slam champion, who was in the commentary box yesterday for the women’s match, was seen spectating the match from the stands.

These celebrities even boost the confidence of the players. Take Spike Lee, for example.

Coco Gauff had one goal after winning the French Open final

Coco Gauff showcased her trademark grit once again, storming back from a set down to defeat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and clinch the Roland Garros title in thrilling fashion.

Among those lucky enough to witness history from the courtside was filmmaker Spike Lee. A die-hard Knicks fan still recovering from his team’s Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Indiana Pacers, Lee was in Paris on Saturday to watch world No. 2 Gauff topple the top seed in three hard-fought sets. With that victory, the 21-year-old became the first American woman since Serena Williams in 2015 to win the French Open.

The moment the match ended, Gauff collapsed onto the clay in celebration, then made a beeline for Lee. She shared a heartfelt hug with the Academy Award-winning director, who stood out in an all-white outfit and blue Yankees cap. Gauff later revealed that she had been planning the moment even before the match.

“And when I saw him on the court, I was like, ‘If I win this match, the first person I’m gonna dab up is Spike Lee,” she said after the match. “So, once I won the match, I went to the ground and everything; I went straight to Spike Lee. I wanted to tell him, ‘I had to do it. You know, even if the Knicks didn’t win, I’m glad I gave him something to cheer for.’ So, yeah, that was pretty cool. I haven’t seen the video yet, but I’m excited to see it.”

Now, as Gauff soaks in her moment, the spotlight shifts to the men’s final, where world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz are locked in a high-stakes battle for the prestigious Musketeers’ Trophy. Will Alcaraz match Gauff’s triumph or will Sinner spoil the party in Paris?