When Gabriel’s strike sent the Parisian club into raptures just before 21:00, sporadic shouts echoed through the corridors of Roland-Garros. Fans sprinted and cheered, while security personnel in navy uniforms embraced, fists clenched. Even the chair umpire for the Félix Auger-Aliassime vs. Brandon Nakashima match on Court Central paused play, allowing the joyous announcement to ripple through the stadium.

Distinctive sounds and chants traveled from Parc des Princes to the Porte d’Auteuil gates, accompanied by fireworks visible in the distance. There were no images, only audio—echoes of triumph without visual confirmation. Like last year during the PSG-Inter Milan final (5-0), tournament organizers opted against broadcasting the match at Roland-Garros.

A subdued yet electric atmosphere in the press room

From 18:00 to 21:00, during the Champions League final, Roland-Garros maintained its usual hushed ambiance. The PSG-Arsenal match seemed almost irrelevant in the tennis-centric environment, overshadowed by the ongoing Roland-Garros action. A handful of spectators wore PSG jerseys—some emblazoned with Kimpembe or Pauleta’s names—while a couple even sported Arsenal gear, including one fan donning a Bergkamp jersey.

On Court Suzanne-Lenglen, where Auger-Aliassime and Alejandro Tabilo competed, a few supporters glanced at their phones as Ousmane Dembélé equalized (65th minute). The mood remained calm, almost subdued, but the underlying tension was palpable.

Where to watch? The press room under Philippe-Chatrier

To catch the match at Roland-Garros, fans had to head to the press room beneath Court Philippe-Chatrier—the only area with live coverage on half a dozen screens. That’s where the excitement peaked, splitting the crowd into factions during the penalty shootout: English press on one side, French supporters on the other, united in celebrating Paris Saint-Germain’s second consecutive European crown.