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Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (@carlitosalcarazz) • Instagram photos and videos

Carlos Alcaraz’s triumph at the 2025 Roland Garros was nothing short of legendary: in a historic final, he became the first man to win his first five Grand Slam finals, achieved by staging an astonishing comeback—saving three championship points and reversing a two-set deficit—to defeat Jannik Sinner 4‑6, 6‑7 (4), 6‑4, 7‑6 (3), 7‑6 (10‑2) in a marathon 5 hours and 29 minutes.

This final holds multiple records: it’s the longest in French Open history, the first Paris final decided by a fifth‑set tiebreak, and only the second longest Grand Slam final overall. With the victory, Alcaraz notched his second consecutive Roland Garros title and fifth major overall.

Grit, glory, greatness

From being down two sets and facing match point at 3‑5 in the fourth, Alcaraz showcased incredible mental strength, stating, “real champions are made under pressure”. Both he and Sinner—both born in the 2000s—delivered an epic duel, prompting comparisons to the golden-era clashes of Borg–McEnroe or Nadal–Federer.

Legacy cemented

At just 22 years and 34 days, Alcaraz became the third-youngest man in the Open Era to win five majors, trailing only Björn Borg and Rafael Nadal. He also joined an elite group—alongside Gaudio and Djokovic—of men who’ve saved match points on their way to a major title.

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What made it unforgettable

• Epic rivalry: Alcaraz now leads 8‑4 over Sinner, with this Paris epic marking their most heated clash yet.

• Historical significance: A generational milestone—the first all‑2000s men’s Grand Slam final.

• Emotional resonance: Paris roared as the crowd witnessed resilience, artistry, and mutual respect at its finest .

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🌟 A Stellar Return Down Under

On 26 January 2025, Jannik Sinner (world No. 1) defended his Australian Open crown in dominant fashion, defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets (6–3, 7–6 7–4, 6–3). It marked his second consecutive Australian Open title and third Grand Slam overall, making him the first Italian man to win three majors and the youngest to defend his first Slam since Nadal in 2006. I actually thought this was going to be Zverev's opportunity to clinch his first grand slam but the power proved too much for him to handle. This is a catch up blog and with Wimbledon in full swing, the big question on the mind of fans is, "can Jannik clench his fourth grands slam title?" He almost got there in grand style at Roland Garros Paris 2025 but lost to the indestructible Carlos Alcaraz in the final. See details in next sport related blog. 

⏳ Triumph in the Shadow of Controversy

Unbeknownst to many fans, Sinner had tested positive for trace amounts of the anabolic steroid Clostebol earlier in March 2024, detected during routine tests at Indian Wells. An independent tribunal cleared him in August, citing no fault, no negligence, finding the substance had likely entered his system accidentally through a physiotherapist’s use of contaminated spray. Yet the World Anti‑Doping Agency (WADA) appealed the decision, invoking a principle of strict liability: athletes are responsible even if their team err, regardless of intent.

📌 The Three-Month Ban

Rather than let WADA’s appeal drag on, Sinner agreed in February 2025 to a three-month suspension, starting 9 February and ending 4 May. WADA accepted he had no intent to cheat and gained no advantage from the substance—but insisted he bear responsibility. This kept him eligible for the French Open, which began on 25 May 2025. Sinner’s lawyer, Jamie Singer, is reported to have emphasized that Sinner was innocent and merely accepted the settlement to avoid prolonged legal uncertainty.

✅ Wrapping Up

• Win: Australian Open 2025 champion.

• Backstory: Accidental clostebol ingestion in March 2024, cleared by ITIA in August 2024.

• WADA appeal: Insisted on strict liability, prompting settlement.

• Ban: 3 months (Feb–May 2025), returned just before French Open.

• Legacy: Victory remains, but under a cloud—some view it as tainted, others see it as a pragmatic resolution.

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Final thought: Sinner's AO win stands—and so does the debate. Was this a fair compromise or a troubling precedent? The tennis world remains divided. One thing is however undisputed; Jannik Sinner is a super Athlete and there is no doubt that he is a sure member of the new guard on the blocks of global Men's Tennis. What are your thoughts?

by: Dr Oghenekevwe Daniel Ogidigben

Coco Gauff (@cocogauff) • Instagram photos and videos

On June 7, 2025, 21-year-old Coco Gauff captured her first French Open singles title, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6‑7 (5), 6‑2, 6‑4 in a thrilling three-set final—marking the first clash between the top two seeds at Roland-Garros since 2013.   This win made her the first American woman to win in Paris since Serena Williams in 2015, and it’s her second Grand Slam singles title overall.               Gauff  battled back from a set down with fierce defence and mental grit, overcoming early struggles and blustery conditions with poise and precision—qualities that defined her path to victory .

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🔙 Past Runs: 2023 & 2024

• 2023: Gauff claimed her maiden Grand Slam singles title at the US Open, beating Sabalenka in the final. At Roland-Garros, she reached the final but was overpowered in straight sets by clay-court specialist Iga Świątek.

• 2024: The American star teamed up with Katerina Siniaková to win the women’s doubles title at Roland-Garros, marking her first Grand Slam on clay—while in singles she made the semi-finals, falling again to Świątek.

🎯 What Made the 2025 Win Special

1. Redemption at last: After the 2022 final loss to Świątek, Gauff flipped the script—showing maturity and mental resilience.

2. Elite adaptability: Conquering power punchers like Madison Keys and Sabalenka on clay proves her growth into a full-surface contender.

3. A landmark moment: Her victory marks a turning point—not just for her, but for American women’s tennis on clay—signalling a post‑Williams renaissance.

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🎉 Final Thoughts

Coco Gauff’s journey from a junior champion in Paris to her 2025 glory story highlights her evolution—combining youthful exuberance with ironclad composure. With a singles Grand Slam now on clay and doubles mastery to her name, Gauff is redefining what’s possible for her generation.

Her career arc at Roland‑Garros, from 2023’s runner-up to 2024 doubles champion to 2025 singles winner, tells a story of relentless growth, resilience, and rising legacy. The tennis world—and Team USA—better brace for many more headline moments.

 Between 2024 and mid-2025, Madison Keys experienced a remarkable resurgence in her tennis career, marked by significant achievements and notable challenges. Before the French Open 2025 Women's Tennis champion is crowned today, we thought it wise to congratulate the first Grand slam winner for 2025. Below is a brief outline of Madison's journey to lifting the Australian Open 2025 Women's Tennis final, which indeed is her first grand slam for a tennis career that spans over 15 years.

As a teenager, he was always fascinated when he listened to presenter son radio. Hence he began to nurture the dream of becoming an irresistible on-air personality. This dream continued to steam inside him like steam engine until it became an obsession –the obsession needed expression. However, his conservative and overprotective parents wouldn’t allow him exposed to the public. The way out? He had to improvise!

As Abraham Lincoln declared, “I will prepare and someday my chance will come,” this boy started to PREPARE for his opportunity in the future – at night, he’d listen to radio presenters he admired via his phone. He created an imaginary radio station in his room – a torchlight served as his microphone, his earpiece as the studio headphone, his laptop as the console/monitor. He practised by imitating his hero presenters – talking to inspire, reading news, interviewing his imaginary guests, and introducing programs to his ghost listeners.

When he got admitted into the university, he was then free to experiment his presentation practices. He went to his university’s campus radio station but wasn’t given opportunity. However, he believed “it’s better to try something and fail than not to try at all.” He went to three radio stations around his university’s environs, but was rejected because he lacked experience. So, he gave up? Not at all! He PERSEVERED. He remembered Robert Collier’s assertion: “No tyranny of circumstances [rejection] can permanently imprison a determined mind.”

After he graduated from the university (with a BSc Microbiology), he went for his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos. He continued with his practice of presentation as well as searching for opportunities at different radio stations –only one auditioned him but said he didn’t meet their standards. He was about to quit but Thomas Edison’s quote popped up: “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” This rekindled his hope and he continued to persevere with PATIENCE.

One fateful night, while musing about his ambition, a voice within him whispered: “Leverage your status as a Corp Member –create a program's Hour’, and sell your idea to a not-too-popular radio station.” This got him excited and unconsciously shouted, “EUREKA!” He convinced two of his friends –Kevwe and Timi, on the idea. The next day, the three friends met with the station manager of a radio station.

Guess what? The manager accepted their Program Proposal! She assigned a producer and a presenter to the program –to guide them for three weeks. Thereafter, one of them would be the anchor –who else than the ‘Dream Carrier’? The program was to be aired on Saturdays. The three friends started to publicize their new-born program on their NYSC WhatsApp group and other social media platforms.

The D-day came –the maiden edition of the program hit the airwaves with the topic ‘The Beauty of the NYSC’. Expectedly, ‘he’ stole the show –He mesmerized both the listeners and the staff of the radio station! After the program, the manager invited them to her office and congratulated them. However, she was curious to know if this ‘boy’ had been on radio before. “I’ve been practicing radio presentation on my own since I was 13,” he replied with a wide smile.  

This was the Launchpad for ASEY ABEL’S path to greatness. Over time, ‘NYSC Hour’ became a household program not only to Corp Members, but also to the general public because of Asey’s creative and inspirational style of presentation. He was gradually becoming a popular On-Air Personality, nicknamed ‘A-SQUARE’. This little achievement was largely attributed to his mastery of 3P’s –Preparation, Perseverance, and Patience.

After Asey completed his Service, the radio station retained him as a freelance presenter with a monthly stipend. For the next fifteen years, Asey constantly improved –he gained valuable experience from other bigger radio stations, obtained a Diploma in Broadcasting, and attended seminars to refine his presentation skills. He also expanded into emceeing events and public speaking –becoming a celebrity with large social media followership.

Someone said, “When you make a decision [with passion], the Universe conspires to make it happen.” Finally, after nearly 20 years of ‘labour’, FAVOUR visited A-Square –a multinational company contacted him to emcee its 3-day event that earned him FIVE MILLION NAIRA! He later became its BRAND AMBASSADOR for three years. This opened the floodgate for his Brand Ambassadorship deals with bigger brands. 

For the next three years, invitations for either emceeing or speaking engagements poured in like Niagara Falls that he had to decline some of them. Every week, A-Square travelled to different cities in Nigeria and abroad to emcee events and/or inspire audiences. (Meanwhile, he quit his radio job to host his own talk show).

Yes, from that humble beginning, Asey Abel rose from being an 'unrefined’ ‘NYSC Hour’ Presenter to an irresistible Radio/TV Personality; from Corporate Emcee to Brand Ambassador, International Speaker, and CEO of A-Square Media Consult. Yes, indeed, one moment of favour will quench twenty years of labour!

Dear Friend, if your life seems stagnant, and looks as though you’re 'not working hard enough’ –and you’re now feeling demoralized and discouraged, Asey‘s story should be an inspiration and encouragement to you. If he could progress from Good to Greatness within twenty years, you, too, can Elevate Your Life by mastering the 3P’s! Abraham Lincoln aptly observed, “That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.”

To move from Good to Greatness, first, learn to depend on God. PREPARE for opportunities before they become obvious. Remember, “Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are not prepared.” Put on the boot of PERSEVERANCE to smash stumbling blocks on your path. “The miracle power that ELEVATES the few,” said Mark Twain, “is to be found in their…Perseverance, under the promptings of a brave determined spirit.” 

While Preparation positions you for opportunities, and Perseverance sustains you on the way, PATIENCE calmly WAITS for your TIME of Breakthrough. Benjamin Franklin expressed it best this way: “He that can have PATIENCE can have everything he will.”

By Shadrach Boussa

Shadrach Boussa is an Inspirational Writer, Speaker, Teacher (Academic), a Youth Development Advocate, and a Health Enthusiast (certified in Occupational Safety & Health, OSHA).