Carlos Alcaraz etched his name deeper into tennis history on Sunday night with a breathtaking comeback win over Jannik Sinner in the 2025 French Open final. In a match that lasted five hours and 29 minutes — the longest final in Roland Garros history — the 21-year-old Spaniard rallied from two sets down to win 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2).

Sinner, the 22-year-old Italian poised to become World No. 1, was near flawless early, dominating with clinical backhands and laser-focused composure. He led by two sets and had a match point in the fourth set. But Alcaraz, a master of survival and flair, turned the tide with a mix of relentless aggression and astonishing shot-making.

The fourth set was a turning point — a tiebreaker masterpiece by Alcaraz, who had saved a match point minutes earlier. The fifth set pushed both players to their limits, physically and emotionally. Alcaraz cramped, Sinner stumbled, but both delivered breathtaking tennis under immense pressure.

In the deciding super tiebreak, Alcaraz raced to a 6-1 lead and never looked back. A stunning forehand pass on match point sealed his second consecutive French Open crown and fifth Grand Slam title — keeping his finals record a perfect 5-0.

Statistically sublime and emotionally resonant, this match signaled the dawn of a new era. Alcaraz’s grit, charisma, and improvisation met Sinner’s precision and poise in a battle that may come to define their generation.

At just 21, Alcaraz now joins Nadal, Borg, and Lendl as back-to-back champions in Paris. His journey is only beginning, but this victory — built on heart, courage, and belief — already belongs among the sport’s most unforgettable triumphs.

Carlos Alcaraz etched his name deeper into tennis history on Sunday night with a breathtaking comeback win over Jannik Sinner in the 2025 French Open final. In a match that lasted five hours and 29 minutes — the longest final in Roland Garros history — the 21-year-old Spaniard rallied from two sets down to win 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2).

Sinner, the 22-year-old Italian poised to become World No. 1, was near flawless early, dominating with clinical backhands and laser-focused composure. He led by two sets and had a match point in the fourth set. But Alcaraz, a master of survival and flair, turned the tide with a mix of relentless aggression and astonishing shot-making.

The fourth set was a turning point — a tiebreaker masterpiece by Alcaraz, who had saved a match point minutes earlier. The fifth set pushed both players to their limits, physically and emotionally. Alcaraz cramped, Sinner stumbled, but both delivered breathtaking tennis under immense pressure.

In the deciding super tiebreak, Alcaraz raced to a 6-1 lead and never looked back. A stunning forehand pass on match point sealed his second consecutive French Open crown and fifth Grand Slam title — keeping his finals record a perfect 5-0.

Statistically sublime and emotionally resonant, this match signaled the dawn of a new era. Alcaraz’s grit, charisma, and improvisation met Sinner’s precision and poise in a battle that may come to define their generation.

At just 21, Alcaraz now joins Nadal, Borg, and Lendl as back-to-back champions in Paris. His journey is only beginning, but this victory — built on heart, courage, and belief — already belongs among the sport’s most unforgettable triumphs.