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Alcaraz Clinches Second Consecutive French Open Title

Now resting in Ibiza, he will recharge energy for Queen’s Club followed by a bid for a third consecutive Wimbledon crown.

Carlos Alcaraz, tirado en el suelo tras ganar la final de Roland Garros a Jannik Sinner
Alcaraz, el tenista indomable
El triunfo fiscal de Hacienda: así se reparte el premio millonario de Alcaraz por el Roland Garros
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Overview

  • The five-set final lasted five hours and 29 minutes as Alcaraz recovered from two sets down and saved three match points to defeat world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
  • At 22 years and one month old, he became the fifth youngest player in the Open Era to win five Grand Slam titles and improved his perfect record to 5-0 in major finals.
  • His 2025 clay-court campaign stands at 22 wins and one loss, with titles in Monte Carlo, Rome and Roland Garros showcasing his dominance on the surface.
  • The French Open triumph earned him €2.55 million in prize money, leaving roughly €1.36 million net after an estimated €1.18 million in Spanish taxes.
  • Tennis legends including Andre Agassi, John McEnroe and Roger Federer praised the final as one of the greatest matches in Grand Slam history.