Halfway through the 2025 French Open, who will conquer Paris?

The weather in Paris in early summer was fine, and the 2025 French Open ended its first week at the intersection of May and June, with the men's and women's singles round of 16 line-ups settled. Although accompanied by a drizzle, this year's French Open has not been affected by this, with famous players overcoming obstacles, newcomers rising strongly, and former celebrities waving goodbye...... Rolex Testimonee Roger Federer made a surprise appearance at the French Open to honour Nadal, evoking memories of the two tennis legends around the world.

Rolex Testimonee Federer attends Nadal's tribute

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Since its partnership with the French Open in 2019 as Roland Garros' Chief Partner and Timekeeper of the Games, Rolex, the renowned Swiss watch brand, has witnessed every highlight moment on the clay courts in Paris. After six years of working together, the striking Rolex clock on and off the field has become a unique sight; Rolex Testimonees fight the field to create one clay legend after another.

Women's Singles: The top eight seeds are entering strongly, and they are one step away from the meeting

Rolex Testimonee Zheng Qinwen

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Rolex Testimonee Zheng Qinwen eliminated former tournament runner-up Pavlyuchenkova and Arango and qualifier Mulboko on the way to qualify, extending his singles winning streak at Roland Garros to nine matches and returning to the round of 16 of the French Open after three years. Zheng Qinwen has played well in these three matches, and in the fourth round against her old rival Samsonova, she will go all out to win and set her best record at the French Open. Zheng's potential opponents in the quarterfinals are top seed Sabalenka and 16th seed Anisimova.

Rolex Testimonee Swiatek

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Rolex Testimonee Swiatek, the three-time reigning champion of the tournament, showed her dominance in the first three rounds, beating Schramkova, former US Open champion Raducanu and Christian in straight sets to extend her French Open singles winning streak to 24 matches. In the fourth round, Swiatek will face 12th seed Rybakina across the net, and if she manages to advance, she will face 13th seed Svitolina. Zheng Qinwen and Swiatek will have a chance to meet in the semi-finals of last year's Paris Olympics Women's Singles semi-finals.

Rolex Testimonee Gauff

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Rolex Testimonee Gauff, seeded second in the Women's Singles, continued her excellent form of this year's clay season in the first three rounds, beating Gaedki, Valentova and Bouzkova in straight sets. Gauff's fourth-round opponent is 20th seed Alexandria Nova and she will need to face a compatriot for a place in the semi-finals anyway, with seventh seeds Keys and Baptiste being potential opponents in the quarter-finals.

Rolex Testimonee Andreeva

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Rolex Testimonee Andreeva has maintained a high level of performance since the start of the year, and she did not face much challenge in the first three rounds of the tournament as she played as the number 6 of the tournament, beating Buxa, Kruger and Putintseva to advance to the round of 16. Andreeva will face 17th seed Kasatkina for a place in the quarter-finals, and if she progresses, she will face the winner between third seed Pegula and homegrown wild card black horse Boisson. In the second week of the tournament, Gauff and Andreeva will also be aiming for the semi-finals.

Garcia, Rolex Testimonee

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Rolex Testimonee Garcia made her final Grand Slam match at the French Open, losing 4-6, 4-6 to American Pera in the first round. After his final singles match at the French Open, Garcia said: "I've always dreamed of winning the trophy, but I'll never be able to achieve that. I would like to thank everyone who supported me, this is a great chapter. ”

Men's Singles: The favourites all advance, and the old and new stars compete against each other

Rolex Testimonee Sinner

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Rolex Testimonee Sinner made his debut as the top seed in the men's singles this year, and he was immaculate in the first three rounds, beating Linderknecht, Gasquet and Lehecka in three sets without dropping a set, taking his Grand Slam singles winning streak to 17. Among them, the second round match against Gasquet was the last match of the French veteran's career, and Sinner also sent his blessings to the opponent who waved goodbye to the tennis world on home soil. Sinner's first opponent in the second week will be 17th seed Rublev, who will have a chance to meet his friend Draper in the quarter-finals if he progresses.

Rolex Testimonee Alcaraz

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Rolex Testimonee Shelton

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Rolex testimonee and defending champion Alcaraz had a slight fluctuation in the first three rounds of the French Open, dropping a set in each of his next two matches after a comfortable first-round victory. In any case, Alcaraz, who won two Masters titles this year on clay, remains one of the favourites to win the French Open. Alcaraz will face Shelton in the fourth round in a Rolex Testimonee derby, who won the first round in five sets, received a retirement gift from Gaston in the second round, and reached the last 16 of the French Open for the first time in his career after beating qualifier Gigant. The winner of the two players will face 12th seed Paul in the quarter-finals.

Rolex Testimonee Rune

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Rolex Testimonee Rune has been a clay-court player since his debut, and he struggled in the first three rounds as the No.10 seed at the French Open. In the first round, Rune battled Spanish veteran Agut in four sets, and in the third round, he faced local player Aris until the deciding set to win the thrilling victory. Rune will face 8th seed Musetti, who has been a good clay season, and if he progresses to the quarter-finals, he will face the winner between 15th seed Tiafoe and Germany's Altmaier.

Rolex Testimonee Fonseca

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Rolex Testimonee and Brazilian rising star Fonseca showcased his clay-court tennis prowess at the French Open, knocking out No.30 seed Hurkacz and homegrown player Herbert to win back-to-back Grand Slam main draw for the first time in his career. Although the loss to No.5 seed Draper was unfortunately lost, the 18-year-old's world ranking will be determined to set a new career high after the French Open.

Rolex clock outside the Philippe Chartier Stadium

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The second week of the 2025 French Open has begun, and the second half of the schedule will see a crucial battle between the top players to bring the atmosphere to a new climax. Rolex will join fans around the world with bated breath as they witness the crowning of champions and the triumph of Paris!