Carlos Alcaraz has won the French Open men`s singles title in a captivating five-set thriller, defeating the World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. The Spanish star completed a stunning comeback to clinch the victory in a match lasting over five hours.
The final started with Sinner, 23, taking a strong lead, winning the first two sets. Alcaraz appeared to be struggling early in the match, notably affected after getting clay in his eye.
However, Alcaraz showcased incredible resilience and skill, fighting his way back into the match. He rallied to win the third and fourth sets, igniting the crowd at Roland Garros with his spectacular play and forcing a deciding fifth set.
The tension culminated in a final set tie-break, where Alcaraz demonstrated dominant form to secure the championship. This victory marks a significant achievement, adding a French Open title to his growing list of Grand Slam successes and earning him substantial prize money.
Match Highlights and Context
The epic final spanned five and a half hours, delivering a memorable contest for tennis fans.
With this win, Alcaraz joins an elite group of players who have won five men`s Grand Slam singles titles at a young age, standing alongside legends like Bjorn Borg and Rafael Nadal. Notably, Alcaraz reached this milestone just one day older than his compatriot, Nadal, did.
The match featured moments of notable sportsmanship, including one instance where Sinner mistakenly conceded a point to Alcaraz in the fourth set, believing Alcaraz`s shot was in, despite Hawk-Eye later confirming it was out.
The thrilling conclusion was even watched by the Spanish national football team just before their own match, reportedly needing updates on the final tie-break result.
The high quality and dramatic swings of the final led some commentators, such as Greg Rusedski, to label it potentially the “greatest Grand Slam final ever witnessed.”
