Overview
- McDonald defeated fellow 17-year-old Max Schönhaus 6-7 (5-7), 6-0, 6-3 in the final on June 7 at Roland Garros.
- It marked the inaugural all-German junior final in French Open history.
- McDonald is the first German to secure a junior Grand Slam singles title since Alexander Zverev in 2014 and the first junior French Open champion from Germany since Daniel Elsner in 1997.
- The German Tennis Federation attributes this upswing to modernized training programs and tailored support for young players.
- Fellow 17-year-olds Justin Engel and Diego Dedura are also emerging on the pro circuit, highlighting depth in Germany's next generation.