Carlos Alcaraz has defended his French Open title in a historic five-set thriller against Jannik Sinner, marking the longest final in Roland Garros history. The match lasted five hours and 29 minutes, with Alcaraz staging a stunning comeback after being two sets down.
🔴 Key Highlights:
- Final Score: Alcaraz defeated Sinner 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 in a marathon battle.
- Sinner had three championship points in the fourth set, but Alcaraz saved them to force a decider.
- Alcaraz dominated the final-set tiebreak, winning 10-2 to claim his fifth Grand Slam title.
- This was the first major final between two players born in the 2000s, marking a generational shift in tennis.
📢 Alcaraz’s Statement:
- “This was the most exciting match I’ve played so far, without a doubt. Today was all about believing in myself.”
⚠️ Strategic Impact:
- Alcaraz cements his status as the new ‘Prince of Clay’, succeeding Rafael Nadal.
- Sinner’s 20-match Grand Slam winning streak ends, after victories at the 2024 US Open and 2025 Australian Open.
👉 What do you think? Was this the greatest French Open final ever? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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