From magical breakthroughs to heartbreak, 2025 brought emotional highs and lows that reminded us why tennis is one of the most compelling sports on earth. These are the ten moments that left us laughing, crying or staring at the screen in stunned silence.
Madison Keys finally wins the Australian Open
After years of close calls, injuries and tough resets, Madison Keys finally became a Grand Slam champion in Melbourne. ABOUT TIME, and what a time!
Keys became the oldest first-time major winner on the wta tour since 2015, and her tears during the trophy ceremony were echoed by fans around the world.
Grigor Dimitrov’s heart at Wimbledon
After two sets to love in his Wimbledon Round of 16 match against Jannik Sinner, Grigor Dimitrov tore a pectoral muscle and was suddenly unable to serve or swing normally.
He was pulled back in tears, Center Court gave him a hearty ovation and many called Dimitrov’s heartbroken exit the cruellest moment of the season.
Alcaraz and Sinner share a moment after a Roland-Garros classic
When Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner ended their epic Roland-Garros final, they shared a warm and emotional embrace that conveyed deep respect.
It was as if two young giants realized they had co-authored something magical – the start of a rivalry that could define an era.
Alcaraz had just saved three championship points to win the longest Roland-Garros final ever. Sinner was as worried as Carlitos was overjoyed.
Iga Swiatek fights her demons and wins Wimbledon
2025 was a battle for Swiatek – doubt, disappointment and a long title drought.
But on grass, which she once called “the hardest surface for me”, she rose above it all and won Wimbledon, taking a huge step towards the elusive career Slam.
Her title run was a defining, career-defining moment for the Polish juggernaut.
Novak Djokovic reaches 100 career titles
He’s not the first – Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer got there first – but in 2025 Novak Djokovic became the third player in ATP history to reach 100 titles.
At the age of 38!!!!
In a year filled with challenges on and off the court, this milestone came as a lightning bolt of greatness and longevity for the Grand Slam king, who continued to break barriers and rewrite the record books.
Amanda Anisimova’s Wimbledon Pain… and Redemption
A 6-0, 6-0 loss in a major final – almost never happens.
Anisimova, who could barely win a point against Hurricane Swiatek in her first major final, stood tall after her Wimbledon heartache, delivering one of the most touching speeches of the season.
Weeks later, she reached the US Open final, proving that consistency can be just as inspiring as victory.
Victoria Mboko’s coming of age in Montreal
Just 18 years old, Victoria Mboko stunned the tennis world by winning the WTA 1000 in Montreal for the first time.
Her tearful reaction, the Canadian crowd erupting and the disbelief on her face – pure joy, pure electricity.
A star was born.
Alexandra Eala’s breakout season lights up the Philippines
Alexandra Eala delivered an important year for Philippine tennis:
A semi-final breakthrough by Miami that let us know she had arrived. a first Grand Slam win at the US Open and becoming the first Filipina to crack the Top 50, which tells us she might be here to stay!
Crowds in Manila flocked to malls to watch her matches – national pride oozing at every turn.
Roland-Garros farewell to Rafael Nadal
Paris turned into a cathedral of emotion as ClY King Nadal said goodbye to the court he had owned for almost two decades.
Legends attended, fans wearing mud-colored T-shirts mourned and 14-time Roland-Garros champion Nadal himself couldn’t hold back the tears.
It was more than a ceremony – it was a farewell fit for a king!
Italy’s emotional three-peat in the Davis Cup
No sinner. Not Musetti. No problem.
With Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Berrettini leading the charge, Italy won its third consecutive Davis Cup, the first nation to do so since the USA in 1972.
Cobolli’s semi-final – saving seven match points – was one of the most shocking matches of the year.
A team victory filled with passion, grit and tears – forza italia.
