Alexei Popyrin Bows Out as Australia’s Last Hope at Roland Garros 2025
It’s official—Australia’s campaign in the men’s singles at the 2025 French Open has come to an end. Alexei Popyrin, our last standing Aussie in the draw, saw his dream run at Roland Garros cut short in the fourth round, crashing out in a tightly contested match against Tommy Paul.
Popyrin, who had inspired fans back home with his gritty performances and high-octane play in the earlier rounds, looked poised to carry the torch for Australian tennis deeper into the tournament. But on Sunday evening in Paris, it all came to a halt as Paul, the American seed, proved too strong over the stretch of the match.
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into the match, many had hoped Popyrin could pull off another upset. He had already exceeded expectations in the first week, showcasing mental resilience and a much-improved clay-court game. The odds were stacked slightly against him, with the bookmakers giving Paul the edge—$1.57 to win compared to Popyrin’s $2.37. Unfortunately for Aussie fans, the predictions held true.
Paul dominated the key moments, particularly in the first set where he broke early and maintained the pressure. Popyrin showed flashes of brilliance, especially with his serve and forehand combinations, but the American’s consistency and ability to neutralise Popyrin’s weapons kept him in control. It was a tough loss for the Aussie, who has made visible progress over the season, but not enough to carry him into the quarterfinals.
This loss marks the end of Australian interest in the men’s singles at this year’s Roland Garros, with still a full week of action left in the second Grand Slam of the year. While it’s disappointing to see Popyrin go, his efforts deserve recognition. He gave fans a reason to tune in and believe.
What comes next for him will be crucial. With Wimbledon and the US Open still ahead, there’s time to regroup, reset, and hopefully build on the momentum from Paris. For now, though, the red clay claims another challenger, and Australia looks ahead to the next opportunity to shine on the global tennis stage.
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