List of French Open singles finalists during the Open Era

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French Open singles finalists
Location
Created1968
(57 finals, including 2024)
Men's most14: Rafael Nadal
Men's most consecutive5: Rafael Nadal
Women's most9: Chris Evert
Steffi Graf
Women's most consecutive4: Chris Evert
Martina Navratilova
Steffi Graf
Most meetingsMen's (4 times):
Nadal vs. Federer (4–0)
Women's (4 times):
Evert vs. Navratilova (3–1)
Official website

The French Open is a Grand Slam tier tennis tournament held in Paris at the Stade Roland Garros in the administrative district of XVIe. [1] The tournament was first held in 1891 for the men and 1897 for the women's, and has only ceased being played during the two world wars. [1] This tournament first became part of the Open Era in 1968, which was the first major tournament to open up to professional tennis players in their competition. [1]

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The men who have reached the final at least four times during the Open Era are: Björn Borg, Guillermo Vilas, Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. Borg won all six of his finals from 1974 to 1981. Vilas won only one of his four finals from 1975 to 1982. Lendl and Wilander dominated the 1980s, with at least one appearing in the final each year from 1981 to 1988; both men won three out of five finals. Nadal has won all 14 of his finals from 2005 to the present day; he has not appeared in the final in 2009, 2015, 2016 and 2021 only. Federer has appeared in five finals from 2006 to 2011, winning only one and missing the final in 2010. Djokovic has appeared in seven finals from 2012 to 2023, winning three. Federer won the career Grand Slam at this tournament in 2009, while Djokovic won the career Grand Slam at this tournament three times, in 2016, 2021, [2] and 2023.

The women who have reached the final at least four times during the Open Era are: Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, Monica Seles, Justine Henin, Serena Williams, and Iga Swiatek. Evert won seven of her nine finals from 1973 through 1986. Navratilova appeared in six finals; her first in 1975, then five from 1982 through 1987. Graf won seven of her nine finals. From 1987 through 1996, she made the final each year except 1991 and 1994; she won her last final in 1999. Her 1988 win was part of her calendar-year Grand Slam. Sánchez Vicario appeared in six finals from 1989 through 1998, winning three. Seles won three straight finals from 1990 to 1992; she was stabbed in 1993 and only appeared in one more final (1998). Henin appeared in four finals from 2003 to 2007, winning all four and missing the final in 2004. Williams appeared in four finals; her first in 2002, then three from 2013 through 2016. Swiatek has won four finals from 2020 to 2024, winning all four and missing the final in 2021. [3]

Men

The French Open Men's Singles finals have been competed in by 52 competitors from 22 separate nationalities over the 54 year time period this event has been staged. [2] The most dominant finalist nations are Spain and Sweden, other successful competing nations are the United States, Czechoslovakia, and Argentina. [2]

Rafael Nadal, a record fourteen-time finalist (all wins). Nadal vs Federer RG 2007.jpg
Rafael Nadal, a record fourteen-time finalist (all wins).
Novak Djokovic, a seven-time finalist (three wins). 2018 Monte-Carlo Masters IMGL0410 (42396211971).jpg
Novak Djokovic, a seven-time finalist (three wins).
Bjorn Borg, a six-time finalist (all wins). Bjorn Borg (1979) cropped.jpg
Björn Borg, a six-time finalist (all wins).
Ivan Lendl, a five-time finalist (three wins). Ivan Lendl (1984) cropped.jpg
Ivan Lendl, a five-time finalist (three wins).
Mats Wilander, a five-time finalist (three wins). Matswilandercropped2.jpg
Mats Wilander, a five-time finalist (three wins).
Roger Federer, a five-time finalist (one win). Roger Federer RG2012 volley.jpg
Roger Federer, a five-time finalist (one win).
CountryPlayerFinalsWin-LossYear(s)
Flag of Spain.svg ESP Rafael Nadal 1414–0 2005 , 2006 , 2007 , 2008 , 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2022
Flag of Serbia.svg SRB Novak Djokovic 73–4 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 , 2020, 2021 , 2023
Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Björn Borg 66–0 1974 , 1975 , 1978 , 1979 , 1980 , 1981
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg CZS Ivan Lendl 53–2 1981, 1984 , 1985, 1986 , 1987
Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Mats Wilander 53–2 1982 , 1983, 1985 , 1987, 1988
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  SUI Roger Federer 51–4 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 , 2011
Flag of Argentina.svg ARG Guillermo Vilas 41–3 1975, 1977 , 1978, 1982
Flag of Brazil.svg BRA Gustavo Kuerten 33–0 1997 , 2000 , 2001
Flag of the United States.svg USA Jim Courier 32–1 1991 , 1992 , 1993
Flag of Spain.svg ESP Sergi Bruguera 32–1 1993 , 1994 , 1997
Flag of the United States.svg USA Andre Agassi 31–2 1990, 1991, 1999
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg CZS Jan Kodeš 22–0 1970 , 1971
Flag of Spain.svg ESP Carlos Alcaraz 22–0 2024 , 2025
Flag of Australia (converted).svg AUS Ken Rosewall 21–1 1968 , 1969
Flag of Australia (converted).svg AUS Rod Laver 21–1 1968, 1969
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg ROU Ilie Năstase 21–1 1971, 1973
Flag of the United States.svg USA Michael Chang 21–1 1989 , 1995
Flag of Spain.svg ESP Juan Carlos Ferrero 21–1 2002, 2003
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  SUI Stan Wawrinka 21–1 2015 , 2017
Flag of Spain.svg ESP Àlex Corretja 20–2 1998, 2001
Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Robin Söderling 20–2 2009, 2010
Flag of Austria.svg AUT Dominic Thiem 20–2 2018, 2019
Flag of Norway.svg NOR Casper Ruud 20–2 2022, 2023
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg ESP Andrés Gimeno 11–0 1972
Flag of Italy.svg ITA Adriano Panatta 11–0 1976
Flag of France.svg FRA Yannick Noah 11–0 1983
Flag of Ecuador.svg ECU Andrés Gómez 11–0 1990
Flag of Austria.svg AUT Thomas Muster 11–0 1995
Flag of Russia.svg RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov 11–0 1996
Flag of Spain.svg ESP Carlos Moyá 11–0 1998
Flag of Spain.svg ESP Albert Costa 11–0 2002
Flag of Argentina.svg ARG Gastón Gaudio 11–0 2004
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg YUG Željko Franulović 10–1 1970
Flag of France.svg FRA Patrick Proisy 10–1 1972
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg YUG Nikola Pilić 10–1 1973
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg ESP Manuel Orantes 10–1 1974
Flag of the United States.svg USA Harold Solomon 10–1 1976
Flag of the United States.svg USA Brian Gottfried 10–1 1977
Flag of Paraguay (1954-1988).svg PAR Víctor Pecci 10–1 1979
Flag of the United States.svg USA Vitas Gerulaitis 10–1 1980
Flag of the United States.svg USA John McEnroe 10–1 1984
Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Mikael Pernfors 10–1 1986
Flag of France.svg FRA Henri Leconte 10–1 1988
Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Stefan Edberg 10–1 1989
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg CZS Petr Korda 10–1 1992
Flag of Spain.svg ESP Alberto Berasategui 10–1 1994
Flag of Germany.svg GER Michael Stich 10–1 1996
Flag of Ukraine.svg UKR Andrei Medvedev 10–1 1999
Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Magnus Norman 10–1 2000
Flag of the Netherlands.svg NED Martin Verkerk 10–1 2003
Flag of Argentina.svg ARG Guillermo Coria 10–1 2004
Flag of Argentina.svg ARG Mariano Puerta 10–1 2005
Flag of Spain.svg ESP David Ferrer 10–1 2013
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg GBR Andy Murray 10–1 2016
Flag of Greece.svg GRE Stefanos Tsitsipas 10–1 2021
Flag of Germany.svg GER Alexander Zverev 10–1 2024
Flag of Italy.svg ITA Jannik Sinner 10–1 2025

Most recent final

YearCountryWinnerCountryRunner-up
2025 Flag of Spain.svg ESP Carlos Alcaraz Flag of Italy.svg ITA Jannik Sinner

Multiple-time opponents in the Open Era

OpponentsRecordFinals meetings
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 1–11968 (Rosewall), 1969 (Laver)
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas 2–01975, 1978
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl Flag of Sweden.svg Mats Wilander 1–11985 (Wilander), 1987 (Lendl)
Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Nadal Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer 4–02006, 2007, 2008, 2011
Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Nadal Flag of Serbia.svg Novak Djokovic 3–02012, 2014, 2020
Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Nadal Flag of Austria.svg Dominic Thiem 2–02018, 2019

Most consecutive finals in the Open Era

^ Active streak indicated in bold.
PlayerNumberYearsResults
WonLost
Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Nadal 52010–1450
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg 41978–8140
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl 41984–8731
Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Nadal (2)42005–0840
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer 42006–0913
Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Nadal 42017–2040
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Courier 31991–9321
Flag of Serbia.svg Novak Djokovic 32014–1612
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver 21968–6911
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 21968–6911
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš 21970–7120
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg (2)21974–7520
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas 21977–7811
Flag of Sweden.svg Mats Wilander 21982–8311
Flag of Sweden.svg Mats Wilander (2)21987–8811
Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi 21990–9102
Flag of Spain.svg Sergi Bruguera 21993–9420
Flag of Brazil.svg Gustavo Kuerten 22000–0120
Flag of Spain.svg Juan Carlos Ferrero 22002–0311
Flag of Sweden.svg Robin Söderling 22009–1002
Flag of Austria.svg Dominic Thiem 22018–1902
Flag of Serbia.svg Novak Djokovic (2)22020–2111
Flag of Norway.svg Casper Ruud 22022–2302
Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Alcaraz 22024–2520

Women

The French Open Women's Singles finals have consisted of 54 competitors from 18 nationalities in the 54 meetings that have taken place at the event. [3] The eras of dominance are the following: United States and Yugoslavia in different eras, Australia in the 1970s, Germany and Spain in the 1980s and 1990s, and Belgium and Russia in the 2000s. [3]

Chris Evert, a nine-time finalist (seven wins). Chris Evert playing tennis at Camp David.png
Chris Evert, a nine-time finalist (seven wins).
Steffi Graf, a nine-time finalist (six wins). Steffi Graf 08.jpg
Steffi Graf, a nine-time finalist (six wins).
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, a six-time finalist (three wins). Arantxa Sanchez Vicario.JPG
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, a six-time finalist (three wins).
Martina Navratilova, a six-time finalist (two wins). Navratilova-PragueOpen2006-05 cropped.jpg
Martina Navratilova, a six-time finalist (two wins).
Justine Henin, a four-time finalist (all wins). Justine Henin RG2010.jpg
Justine Henin, a four-time finalist (all wins).
Monica Seles, a four-time finalist (three wins). Monica Seles 1991.jpg
Monica Seles, a four-time finalist (three wins).
Serena Williams, a four-time finalist (three wins). Williams S. RG15 (9) (19310219371).jpg
Serena Williams, a four-time finalist (three wins).
CountryPlayerAppearancesWin-LossYear(s)
Flag of the United States.svg USA Chris Evert 97–2 1973, 1974 , 1975 , 1979 , 1980 , 1983 , 1984, 1985 , 1986
Flag of Germany.svg GER Steffi Graf 96–3 1987 , 1988 , 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993 , 1995 , 1996 , 1999
Flag of Spain.svg ESP Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 63–3 1989 , 1991, 1994 , 1995, 1996, 1998
Flag of the United States.svg USA [a] Martina Navratilova 62–4 1975, 1982 , 1984 , 1985, 1986, 1987
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg BEL Justine Henin 44–0 2003 , 2005 , 2006 , 2007
Flag of Poland.svg POL Iga Świątek 44–0 2020 , 2022 , 2023 , 2024
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg YUG [b] Monica Seles 43–1 1990 , 1991 , 1992 , 1998
Flag of the United States.svg USA Serena Williams 43–1 2002 , 2013 , 2015 , 2016
Flag of Australia (converted).svg AUS Margaret Court 33–0 1969 , 1970 , 1973
Flag of Russia.svg RUS Maria Sharapova 32–1 2012 , 2013, 2014
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg YUG Mima Jaušovec 31–2 1977 , 1978, 1983
Flag of Romania.svg ROU Simona Halep 31–2 2014, 2017, 2018
Flag of France.svg FRA Mary Pierce 31–2 1994, 2000 , 2005
Flag of Australia (converted).svg AUS Evonne Goolagong 21–1 1971 , 1972
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg ROU Virginia Ruzici 21–1 1978 , 1980
Flag of Serbia.svg SRB Ana Ivanovic 21–1 2007, 2008
Flag of Russia.svg RUS Svetlana Kuznetsova 21–1 2006, 2009
Flag of Italy.svg ITA Francesca Schiavone 21–1 2010 , 2011
Flag of the United States.svg USA Coco Gauff 21–1 2022, 2025
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg UK Ann Haydon-Jones 20–2 1968, 1969
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  SUI Martina Hingis 20–2 1997, 1999
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg BEL Kim Clijsters 20–2 2001, 2003
Flag of Russia.svg RUS Dinara Safina 20–2 2008, 2009
Flag of the United States.svg USA Nancy Richey 11–0 1968
Flag of the United States.svg USA Billie Jean King 11–0 1972
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg UK Sue Barker 11–0 1976
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg CZS Hana Mandlíková 11–0 1981
Flag of Croatia.svg CRO Iva Majoli 11–0 1997
Flag of the United States.svg USA Jennifer Capriati 11–0 2001
Flag of Russia.svg RUS Anastasia Myskina 11–0 2004
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg CHN Li Na 11–0 2011
Flag of Spain.svg ESP Garbiñe Muguruza 11–0 2016
Flag of Latvia.svg LAT Jeļena Ostapenko 11–0 2017
Flag of Australia (converted).svg AUS Ashleigh Barty 11–0 2019
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg CZE Barbora Krejčíková 11–0 2021
Flag of Germany.svg FRG Helga Niessen Masthoff 10–1 1970
Flag of Australia (converted).svg AUS Helen Gourlay 10–1 1971
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg SUN Olga Morozova 10–1 1974
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg CZS Renáta Tomanová 10–1 1976
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg ROU Florența Mihai 10–1 1977
Flag of Australia (converted).svg AUS Wendy Turnbull 10–1 1979
Flag of Germany.svg FRG Sylvia Hanika 10–1 1981
Flag of the United States.svg USA Andrea Jaeger 10–1 1982
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg SUN Natalia Zvereva 10–1 1988
Flag of the United States.svg USA Mary Joe Fernández 10–1 1993
Flag of Spain.svg ESP Conchita Martínez 10–1 2000
Flag of the United States.svg USA Venus Williams 10–1 2002
Flag of Russia.svg RUS Elena Dementieva 10–1 2004
Flag of Australia (converted).svg AUS Samantha Stosur 10–1 2010
Flag of Italy.svg ITA Sara Errani 10–1 2012
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg CZE Lucie Šafářová 10–1 2015
Flag of the United States.svg USA Sloane Stephens 10–1 2018
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg CZE Markéta Vondroušová 10–1 2019
Flag of the United States.svg USA Sofia Kenin 10–1 2020
Flag of Russia.svg RUS Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 10–1 2021
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg CZE Karolína Muchová 10–1 2023
Flag of Italy.svg ITA Jasmine Paolini 10–1 2024
Flag of Belarus.svg BLR Aryna Sabalenka 10–1 2025

Most recent final

YearCountryWinnerCountryRunner-up
2025 Flag of the United States.svg USA Coco Gauff Flag placeholder.svg[[|]] Aryna Sabalenka

Multiple-time opponents in the Open Era

OpponentsRecordFinals meetings
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova 3–11975 (Evert), 1984 (Navratilova), 1985 (Evert), 1986 (Evert)
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 2–01990, 1992
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 2–11989 (Sánchez Vicario), 1995 (Graf), 1996 (Graf)
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg / Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario1–11991 (Seles), 1998 (Vicario)

Most consecutive finals in the Open Era

^ Active streak indicated in bold.
PlayerNumberYearsResults
WonLost
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert 41983–8631
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova 41984–8713
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 41987–9022
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert (2)31973–7521
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles 31990–9230
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 31994–9612
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin 32005–0730
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova 32012–1421
Flag of Poland.svg Iga Świątek 32022–2430
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ann Haydon-Jones 21968–6902
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court 21969–7020
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong 21971–7211
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec 21977–7811
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert (3)21979–8020
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (2)21992–9311
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (3)21995–9620
Flag of Serbia.svg Ana Ivanovic 22007–0811
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina 22008–0902
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone 22010–1111
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams 22015–16 [4] 11
Flag of Romania.svg Simona Halep 22017–1811

Notes

See also

References

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