Britain’s Tennis Stars Eye Success at Roland Garros 2025

PARIS, France — As the 2025 Roland Garros tournament unfolds, British tennis stars are eager to turn the clay courts into a stage for triumph. With the second major of the year underway, many eyes are on emerging players looking to make their mark.

At the heart of the British challenge is 23-year-old Jack Draper. Currently ranked No. 5 globally, Draper seeks to secure his first major title. The last Briton to win the French Open was Andy Murray, and Draper aims to etch his name in history. After considerable success over the past year, including an ATP title in Stuttgart and a semifinal appearance at the US Open, Draper is seen as a top contender.

Draper’s journey to the top has not been straightforward; he has faced injury challenges. However, after reaching the final at the recent Madrid Open, he has gained momentum heading into Roland Garros. With his best performance at the French Open being a second-round exit last year, expectations are set high as he enters the tournament determined to progress further.

Another noteworthy competitor is Katie Boulter, currently ranked as Britain’s No. 1 woman at No. 38 in the world. Boulter, who won a lower-tier clay event recently, aspires for a stronger outing after her early exit from this tournament last year. Facing reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys in her next match, Boulter knows that she must significantly raise her game to compete at this level.

Sonay Kartal, another rising talent, also made strides in Paris, having reached the second round after a solid victory against her opponent. With a world ranking of No. 56, Kartal aims to capitalize on her current form to navigate further into the competition, despite facing a tough matchup against Marie Bouzkova.

Britain’s Cameron Norrie scored one of the tournament’s notable victories, defeating No. 11 Daniil Medvedev in a grueling five-set match. Norrie fought back from a break down in the final set to claim victory and secure a chance to advance to the third round. He attributed his success to a renewed focus and perseverance against a challenging opponent.

Roland Garros 2025 has already seen an impressive showing from British players, marking a high point for the nation in Grand Slam tennis. As the competition intensifies, the hopes of British tennis are centered on the performances of Draper, Boulter, Kartal, and Norrie in the coming days.