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Alcaraz Edges Sinner in Five-Set Thriller to Claim French Open Crown

Fans will shift their focus to Wimbledon for the next chapter in their rivalry.

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Overview

  • Alcaraz rallied from two sets down, surviving three championship points to overcome Sinner 4–6, 6–7 (4), 6–4, 7–6 (3), 7–6 (10–2) in a five-and-a-half-hour final at Roland Garros.
  • The victory marks Alcaraz’s fifth career Grand Slam title at age 22, matching records set by Nadal, Borg and Sampras.
  • Sinner has held the world No. 1 ranking for a year and reached the finals of his last eight tournaments but has fallen to Alcaraz in each of their three Grand Slam meetings.
  • They have claimed the last six Grand Slam titles between them, underscoring their dominance in the men’s game.
  • Both players have tweaked their techniques this season and will reconvene at Wimbledon, where Alcaraz enters as the two-time defending champion.