Vincent Milou claims victory at SLS Paris in historic Roland-Garros showdown
October 11th 2025
The hallowed clay courts of Roland-Garros witnessed something entirely unprecedented this weekend: the world's elite street skateboarders transformed the legendary tennis venue into a battleground of technical precision and raw creativity. When the concrete dust settled, it was France's own Vincent Milou who stood atop the podium, claiming his first-ever SLS victory on home soil with a final score of 36.1.
A Historic Venue Gets the Street Treatment
For the first time in its storied history, Roland-Garros traded tennis whites for grip tape and board slides. The SLS Paris stop took over the Suzanne-Lenglen court, where California Skateparks constructed a sick course that drew inspiration directly from clay court tennis. The technical playground featured stairs, gaps, rails, and transitions, all wrapped in that distinctive terracotta color palette that felt both familiar and fresh.
The energy inside was electric. Over 10,000 fans packed the stands, creating what many riders called the loudest SLS atmosphere they'd ever experienced
Milou Rises Under Pressure
The six-man final was a nail-biter from start to finish. Vincent Milou faced a murderer's row: Olympic champion Yuto Horigome, SLS legend Nyjah Huston, Brazilian powerhouse Giovanni Vianna, and Japan's technical wizard Sora Shirai. The margins were razor-thin throughout.
Milou's approach was methodical, alternating between intense isolation (headphones on, towel over his head) and explosive execution. His runs showcased butter-smooth lines, massive amplitude, and elite trick selection that had the crowd roaring.
The final scores tell the story of just how tight this contest was: Vianna finished second with 34.8 points, trailing by just 1.3, while Shirai rounded out the podium with 27.6.
What It Means
This wasn't just another W for Milou, it was a statement. At 28, the Landes native confirmed his place among skateboarding's global elite and gave French street skating its biggest moment since the sport's Olympic debut.
With this victory, Milou secures his spot at the Super Crown Championship in São Paulo this December, where he'll face the world's best once again.
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