Carlos Alcaraz Wins French Open Title Over Jannik Sinner in Five-Hour Final

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his 2025 French Open men’s singles title in an epic final against Jannik Sinner, triumphing in a five-hour and 29-minute match with a score of 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6. Alcaraz overcame a two-set deficit and saved three championship points in the fourth set, becoming only the third man in the Open Era to win a major after saving multiple match points. The final, the longest in Roland Garros history, has been hailed as one of the greatest Grand Slam finals ever, showcasing extraordinary resilience and skill from both players. Alcaraz praised Sinner as a huge inspiration and acknowledged their shared historic moment, while Sinner’s championship points and fight pushed the match to a thrilling super tiebreak. Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, who holds the record 14 French Open titles, congratulated Alcaraz and Sinner, highlighting the passing of the baton to the next generation of Spanish tennis stars. Other tennis icons, including Stan Wawrinka, Chris Evert, and Casper Ruud, also lauded the players’ performances in this unforgettable contest.