The clay courts of the French Open have produced some of the most dominant champions and unforgettable moments in tennis history.From the reign of Rafael Nadal in the men’s division to the rise of stars like Iga Świątek in the women’s bracket, the tournament has become a showcase of endurance, skill, and greatness on clay.We look back at the complete list of French Open champions in both the men’s and women’s singles divisions since 2005.French Open: Women’s champions2025: Coco Gauff (USA)2024: Iga Switaek (POL)2023: Iga Switaek (POL)2022: Iga Swiatek (POL)2021: Barbora Krejcikova (CZE)2020: Iga Swiatek (POL)2019: Ashleigh Barty (AUS)2018: Simona Halep (ROM)2017: Jelena Ostapenko (LAT)2016: Garbine Muguruza (ESP)2015: Serena Williams (USA)2014: Maria Sharapova (RUS)2013: Serena Williams (USA)2012: Maria Sharapova (RUS)2011: Li Na (CHN)2010: Francesca Schiavone (ITA)2009: Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS)2008: Ana Ivanovic (SRB)2007: Justine Henin (BEL)2006: Justine Henin (BEL)2005: Justine Henin (BEL)French Open: Men’s champions2025: Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)2024: Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)2023: Novak Djokovic (SRB)2022: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2021: Novak Djokovic (SRB)2020: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2019: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2018: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2017: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2016: Novak Djokovic (SRB)2015: Stan Wawrinka (SUI)2014: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2013: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2012: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2011: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2010: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2009: Roger Federer (SUI)2008: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2007: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2006: Rafael Nadal (ESP)2005: Rafael Nadal (ESP)
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