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Alcaraz Rallies in Longest Final to Win Fifth Roland Garros Title

By rallying from two sets down in a 5-hour, 29-minute final, Alcaraz matched Rafael Nadal’s age milestone to claim his fifth Grand Slam

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Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz overcame a two-set deficit and saved three match points to defeat Jannik Sinner in five sets.
  • The 5-hour, 29-minute match set a new record as the longest final in Roland Garros history.
  • At 22 years, one month and three days old, Alcaraz equaled Nadal’s age when he won his fifth major.
  • He became the second player after Roger Federer to win his first five Grand Slam finals without defeat.
  • King Felipe VI publicly congratulated Alcaraz, underscoring the national celebration of his achievement.