Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo)
NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz has once again cemented his status as one of tennis’s brightest stars by retaining his 2025 French Open men’s singles title in a gripping final against Jannik Sinner. The Spaniard overcame a daunting two-set deficit and saved three match points in a marathon battle that stretched mind-boggling five hours and 29 minutes, concluding with a 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) victory on Sunday. The semifinals against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti ended prematurely when Musetti retired trailing 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-0, 2-0, paving the way for Alcaraz to face top seed Jannik Sinner in the final. Alcaraz’s composure in critical moments stood out, clinching the decisive tiebreak 10-2. At 22, he becomes the third youngest man to win five Grand Slams, joining Bjorn Borg and Rafael Nadal.
This epic encounter not only marked the longest French Open final ever played but also highlighted Alcaraz’s resilience and mental toughness under immense pressure. Was Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback in the final against Jannik Sinner surprising? The final set was a nail-biting affair, with momentum swinging between both players. The match was a historic first Grand Slam final showdown between two players born in the 2000s.