Carlos Alcaraz Wins French Open, Captivates Spanish Sports Fans

Carlos Alcaraz captivated sports fans in Spain with his remarkable comeback victory over Jannik Sinner to win his second French Open title, a nearly five-and-a-half-hour marathon that set a record for the longest Roland-Garros final. His resilience and heart in overcoming two sets down and saving match points drew widespread admiration, including from fellow athletes like Rafael Nadal and the Spanish national football team, who were so engrossed in the match that they watched it together shortly before their UEFA Nations League final against Portugal. Alcaraz's win was the most-watched sporting event in Spain that day after football, drawing over 2.2 million viewers across channels. In a heartfelt moment after the match, Alcaraz celebrated with Roland Garros ball kids, sharing smiles and impromptu dance moves. The tennis star also included Cristiano Ronaldo, but initially omitted Lionel Messi, in his list of the top five footballers of all time, though he later corrected this oversight. Meanwhile, Messi continues to prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup with Inter Miami, as Ronaldo's future with Al-Nassr remains uncertain despite his recent UEFA Nations League success with Portugal.