In an unforgettable showdown at Roland Garros 2025, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz fought back from two sets down to defeat Jannik Sinner in a dramatic final, capturing his fifth Grand Slam title at just 22 years and 34 days old. The final score was 6–7(4), 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(10–2), marking a historic comeback and the beginning of a new era in men’s tennis.
A Historic Milestone
At 22 years and 34 days, Alcaraz became the third-youngest man in tennis history to win five Grand Slam titles—behind only Björn Borg (22 years, 5 days) and Rafael Nadal (22 years, 33 days). He continues to etch his name alongside legends of the sport.
His Grand Slam Journey So Far
- 🏆 2022 US Open – His first Grand Slam title, at just 19 years old.
- 🏆 2023 Wimbledon – A thrilling win over Novak Djokovic.
- 🏆 2024 French Open
- 🏆 2024 Wimbledon
- 🏆 2025 French Open – His latest and most remarkable victory yet.
Alcaraz has now won at least one Slam in four consecutive seasons (2022–2025)—a rare feat matched by only a few legends of the Open Era.
Successful Title Defense
With this win, Alcaraz became the eighth man in the Open Era to successfully defend the Roland Garros title. He continues to prove himself as a dominant force on clay, carrying the torch once held by Rafael Nadal.
The final was a marathon, lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes, making it the longest final in French Open history and the second-longest Grand Slam final in Open Era history.
Alcaraz showed immense resilience:
- Lost the first two sets to Sinner.
- Fought back to level at 2–2.
- Faced three championship points in the fourth set, but saved them all.
- Dominated the deciding set tie-break 10–2, sealing the win with a brilliant forehand down the line.
A Rivalry in the Making
This was the first Grand Slam final between players born after 2000, marking a new chapter in tennis. The Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry is quickly becoming one of the sport’s most exciting showdowns.
“The match is not over until the last point. I wanted to be one of those who saved match point in a Slam final and still won. Today, I am.”
— Carlos Alcaraz
With Wimbledon on the horizon and confidence at an all-time high, Alcaraz is poised to continue his dominance across all surfaces. The question now isn’t whether he’ll win more Slams—it’s how many.
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