TNT Sports‘ debut coverage of Roland-Garros in the United States delivered record-breaking viewership and engagement across its platforms, culminating in dramatic matchups during the Women’s and Men’s Singles Finals over the weekend.
Saturday’s Women’s Singles Final saw World No. 2 Coco Gauff rally to defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling come-from-behind victory. The match averaged 1.5 million viewers across TNT and truTV, representing a 94% increase compared to 2024. It also became the most-watched Roland-Garros Women’s Final since 2016. Moreover, TNT Sports reported a 105% increase in the key P25-54 demographic.
On Sunday, the Men’s Singles Final between World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner captivated audiences with a marathon five-hour and 29-minute showdown—the longest final in Roland-Garros history. The match peaked at 2.6 million viewers at 2:30 p.m. ET and averaged 1.8 million viewers across TNT and truTV, marking an 8% increase over 2024. It was the most-watched Men’s Final since 2021, and viewership among the P25-54 demographic rose by 16%.
Throughout the tournament, TNT Sports achieved the highest total hours watched for Roland-Garros coverage on record through Friday’s matches, the most recent data available. Overall viewership across TNT’s two-week broadcast rose 25% compared to the previous year.
Additionally, TNT Sports’ digital and social platforms, including Bleacher Report and House of Highlights, redefined how a major sporting event is presented online. By providing continuous highlights, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and original features throughout the fortnight, the platforms garnered over 800 million video views collectively. As a result, this year’s Roland-Garros became the most socially viewed tennis tournament ever by a media partner.
TNT Sports’ multi-platform strategy not only delivered historic numbers but also signaled a new era in tennis broadcasting for U.S. audiences.
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