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Alcaraz Rallies From Two Sets Down in Marathon Final to Defend French Open Title

The five-hour, 29-minute match set a Roland-Garros record for final duration.

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Carlos Alcaraz (L), Virat Kohli (R) | Image: AP/Screengrab
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This combination of pictures created on June 7, 2025 shows (L) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacting to a point against as he plays against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti during their men's singles semi-final match on day 13 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 6, 2025 and Italy's Jannik Sinner looking on during his men's singles semi-final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic on day 13 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 6, 2025. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Italy's Jannik Sinner face off in the men's singles final of the French Open tennis tournament, on Court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 8, 2025.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a two-set deficit and saved three match points in the fourth set to defeat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2).
  • He became the first man since 2004 to overcome championship points and win the French Open final.
  • Alcaraz secured his second consecutive Roland-Garros trophy and fifth Grand Slam title, extending his perfect 5-0 record in major finals.
  • The victory earned him €2.55 million and lifted his career prize money to about $44.7 million, while Sinner received €1.35 million.
  • Sinner suffered his first Grand Slam final defeat after winning his initial three major finals, deepening one of men’s tennis’s defining rivalries among players born in the 2000s.