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Alcaraz Overcomes Two Sets Down to Retain French Open Crown

His five-hour, 29-minute comeback against Jannik Sinner underscores a new rivalry poised to define the future of men’s tennis

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3BHA94T Paris, France. 08th June, 2025. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) defeats Jannik Sinner (ITA) in the men's final during the 2025 Roland Garros. Credit: corleve/Alamy Live News
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Overview

  • Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three championship points to defeat top-ranked Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in the longest final in Roland Garros history
  • The 22-year-old Spaniard extended his perfect record in Grand Slam finals to 5-0 with his fifth major title
  • Their marathon duel averaged 5.5 million TV viewers in France, marking the biggest French Open audience since 2011 and earning acclaim from legends such as Roger Federer and Andy Roddick
  • Alcaraz and Sinner have now captured seven of the last eight Grand Slam trophies, cementing their roles as the leading figures in the post-Big Three era
  • Both players are set to renew their rivalry at Wimbledon, where Alcaraz will begin as the two-time defending champion