Carlos Alcaraz Clinches Epic French Open Comeback, Defeats Jannik Sinner In Longest Final Ever
Carlos Alcaraz made history by winning the longest Roland Garros final ever—lasting 5 hours 29 minutes—overcoming Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set comeback to claim his second French Open title.
Carlos Alcaraz staged one of the most extraordinary comebacks in Grand Slam history on Sunday, battling past Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set showdown to claim the 2025 Roland Garros title. The 22-year-old Spaniard’s victory—4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2)—was marked by incredible resilience, saving three championship points and joining an elite group as only the ninth man in the Open Era to overturn a two-set deficit in a major final.
This marathon match stretched for an astounding five hours and 29 minutes, setting a new record as the longest final ever contested at Roland Garros. It also added a riveting chapter to the budding rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner. Meeting in a Grand Slam final for the first time, both players delivered high-caliber tennis, but it was Alcaraz’s unyielding determination that ultimately tipped the scales, according to ATP reports.
Facing a seemingly insurmountable challenge at 3-5, 0-40 in the fourth set, Alcaraz saved three match points with nerves of steel and mounted a stunning comeback to level the match. Even after missing a chance to serve out the championship at 5-4 in the fifth set, he kept his composure and dominated the nerve-wracking final tiebreak to seal a memorable triumph under immense pressure.
With this win, Alcaraz secures his second Roland Garros trophy and fifth Grand Slam title overall, maintaining an impeccable 5-0 record in Slam finals. He also joins tennis legends Gustavo Kuerten and Rafael Nadal as just the third man this century to successfully defend a French Open crown.
Beyond this milestone, Alcaraz now leads the Lexus ATP Head2Head series against Sinner 8-4 and extends his season wins to a tour-leading 37. This victory also makes him the first player born in the 2000s to reach 20 tour-level titles. Despite the loss, Sinner remains firmly atop the PIF ATP Rankings, holding a substantial lead of 2,030 points.
A Historic Battle at Roland Garros: The Longest Ever Final
The final’s length surpassed the previous record held since 1982, when Mats Wilander defeated Guillermo Vilas in four hours and 47 minutes—highlighting just how epic this duel was.
In his post-match remarks, a gracious Alcaraz praised Sinner’s talent and spirit, saying, “I am pretty sure you are going to be champion not once, but many, many times. It is a privilege to share the court with you in every tournament.”
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He continued, “I am just really, really happy to be able to make history with you in this tournament. You are a huge inspiration to young kids and to me.”
Alcaraz also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the fans, whose unwavering support buoyed him throughout the week and especially during the intense final. “Paris, you have been an incredible support since the first practice, since the first round,” he said. “You were unbelievable. You were insane for me. I just can't thank you enough for the great support throughout the whole week and today’s match.”
“You are in my heart and you’ll always be in my heart. So thank you, thank you very much, Paris. See you next year,” he added warmly.
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