Watches Spotted at Roland Garros 2025

The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, is one of tennis’s “Big Four” tournaments. In addition to Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open, Roland Garros is one of the most prestigious titles that a tennis player can take home. Each of these events has its unique character and style. Where Wimbledon is known for its grass courts and all-white attire, Roland Garros is famed for its red clay courts and its elegant Parisian location.

The clay surface slows down the game of tennis, demanding a unique skill set from players. Throughout this tournament’s storied history, there have been standout athletes who are known for their success on the clay. Rafael Nadal, dubbed the “King of Clay,” is perhaps most famous for dominating this particular surface, and his 14 Roland Garros titles cement this position. Other standouts include Bjorn Borg, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spaniard who won the trophy in 2024. On the women’s side, Chris Evert, Iga Swiatek, and Justine Henin have made their mark at Roland Garros.

As with most tennis events, however, Roland Garros is famous for more than just the athletic prowess showcased on its rust-colored clay. Each year, the tournament attracts big-name attendees from around the globe, including Hollywood celebrities, Parisian fashion icons, world-famous athletes, and others. They show up and show out in the stands surrounding Roland Garros, taking the opportunity to highlight renowned brands and luxury accessories.

Roland Garros is a hotspot for catching sight of prestigious watch brands. This year, we are diving into the best watches we spotted both in the stands and on the court.

There are several tennis players each year who are partnered with certain brands, particularly Rolex. You will often catch sight of elite watches as winners hoist the trophy above their heads on the final day of the tournament, and many players will pause to fasten their watches before shaking hands with an opponent at the end of a match. But luckily, you can look for watches in the stands throughout the matches as well. Here are some of our favorite sightings this year.

Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner has entered a standout phase in his career, emerging as an unexpected prodigy at the 2025 French Open. As he competes for the top title, he has been showing off prestigious timepieces, including several chic Rolex watches. One standout was his rose gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, which highlights the gorgeous “sundust” dial:

Sinner’s watch traded this classic Oyster bracelet for a black rubber strap, which offers a more sporty and versatile look. It is the perfect complement to the bold, summery colors that are popular in this summer’s tennis styles. The three chronograph subdials on the watch’s face make it immediately recognizable as a memorable and timeless Daytona piece.

There is no doubt that the Rolex Daytona is a favorite watch of tennis players and athletes around the world. Last year’s Roland Garros men’s tournament champion, Carlos Alcaraz, has been sporting a platinum model of the watch for the 2025 event. Rolex reserves the ice blue dial color seen on this watch for its platinum editions, adding an extra flair and an indicator of high-class tastes. We cannot argue with Alcaraz’s choice, and frankly, platinum seems like an appropriate choice for the defending champion.

At this year’s Roland Garros tournament, it seems like Rolex is the top contender among the male tennis players. Taylor Fritz, America’s highest-ranked tennis star, has been seen sporting many different Rolex timepieces this year, including the Cosmograph Daytona, the GMT-Master II, and the Submariner. Unfortunately, he lasted just one round on the clay courts. Luckily, we have still gotten to glimpse his signature style as he watches from the stands.

Fritz recently showed off his favorite Submariner watch, and there is no faulting this classic. The “Starbucks” edition was nicknamed such due to its forest green bezel and black dial, which echo the iconic colors of the popular coffee chain. The luminescent hour markers on the striking index dial, as well as the date window at the 3 o’clock position, add desirable functionality to this timeless piece. Plus, this watch is rated to an impressive 300 meters (1,000 feet) of water resistance. In other words, it is ready to accompany you on any adventure you can imagine.

As she competes in the final match of the women’s French Open against American tennis player Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka is sure to show off her signature sleek style. Sabalenka, who is 27 years old and hails from Belarus, is often spotted wearing timeless Audemars Piguet watches. This commitment to hallowed history and top-notch performance seems appropriate for a player who is currently ranked #1 in the world by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). She dethroned reigning Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek to reach the finals and face off against Gauff, who beat Sabalenka in a crushing defeat in the 2023 US Open. Now, their rematch is sure to captivate any Roland Garros viewers this year.

Sabalenka’s good taste goes far beyond her strategic play on this court. This year, she has been photographed wearing the mini Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch that has been dominating headlines for months. Back in May, both Simone Biles and tennis icon Serena Williams rocked this petite watch to the Met Gala. It also made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival and has been nicknamed the “Baby AP” by watch world enthusiasts. It is clear that Sabalenka (or her stylist, for that matter) has great taste. This gorgeous watch is perfectly in line with current trends that favor miniature styles for both men and women wearers. With a piece like this one, your look is sure to serve.

On the ladies’ side of the tournament, Rolex was also a standout pick. Coco Gauff, who will compete in the women’s final match against Aryna Sabalenka, is a known Rolex ambassador. When she won the US Open in 2023, her watch was seemingly talked about just as much as the trophy. At that time, she was sporting the discontinued Rolex “Red Grape,” an elegant Oyster Perpetual model that had not been available for 10+ years.

This year, Gauff is sticking with the theme of purple. She has been photographed wearing a slim and attractive Rolex Lady-Datejust with a purple diamond dial, similar to the one shown above. This elegant watch shows off a sparkling diamond-set bezel in addition to diamond hour markers. The two-tone bracelet, which combines cool stainless steel with warm 18K rose gold, is the perfect meld of metals to complement any look. If you are hoping to evoke the effortless ease of this American legend, you cannot go wrong with a timeless Lady-Datejust silhouette.

In addition to the pristine (and prestigious) pieces that players are showing off on the clay courts, celebrities in the stands are rocking chic styles both in their attire and accessories. Odell Beckham Jr., the famed NFL player who is currently on the Miami Dolphins’ roster, turned heads in an openworked Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, similar to the one below:

Professional soccer player (or football, as the Europeans say) Achraf Hakimi enjoyed the first day of the French Open while rocking a platinum Rolex Daytona. Other celebrities spotted in the stands included members of the cast of HBO’s And Just Like That (Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis), James Marsden, Clara McGregor, Morgan Riddle, K.J. Apa, and the family of Rafael Nadal, who was honored during a special ceremony on the second day of the tournament.

As Roland Garros winds down this weekend, there are sure to be many more luxury timepieces and upscale ensembles spotted both on the courts and in the crowd!

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