Resurrection at Roland Garros: Carlos Alcaraz Crowned "The Ultimate Tennis Warrior" by Global Press
- *
Celebratory sentiments after Alcaraz's triumph: "A comic book hero" - Alcaraz secures victory, hailed as a "Comic Book Hero" by media outlets.
In an unprecedented final at Roland Garros, Carlos Alcaraz outplays Italian contender Jannik Sinner, securing a historic victory. The 5-set showdown lasted an astounding 5 hours and 29 minutes, breaking the record for the lengthiest final in French Open history. Here's how the international press described Alcaraz's glorious triumph in Paris:
Spain
El Mundo: "Alcaraz delivers the ultimate comeback, conquering Roland Garros for the third time in a spellbinding encounter that surpasses the boundaries of sporting history."
Sport: "Alcaraz etches his name into the record books, clinching his sixth Grand Slam tournament with unparalleled might - a feat never before witnessed in sports history."
El País: "Alcaraz reigns victorious over Sinner after a mind-blowing comeback in the longest final ever held in Paris."
AS: Alcaraz, the immortal champion. (...) Despite the prediction of a possible Sinner ascendancy, and the initial consensus in favor of the Italian, Alcaraz demonstrated a remarkable fortitude that elevates him to the ranks of the world's greatest tennis players. Battle-hardened, Alcaraz overcame a 2-set deficit and thwarted three match-point leads to retain his title in a dramatic, unforgettable duel, one of the finest in tennis history.
Mundo Deportivo: "He played one of the matches that will forever be etched in the annals of sporting history, a classic beyond compare with an otherworldly finale. Contributing to a perfect storm that left spectators awestruck."
La Vanguardia: "Sinner is a flawless machine; Alcaraz the ultimate warrior."
France
Le Parisien: "In a heroic display, Alcaraz rescues three match points and seizes glory in the riveting finale against Jannik Sinner."
Le Figaro: "Authored by a mind-bending comeback, Alcaraz holds onto his Parisian crown after the much-anticipated summit between contenders number 2 and 1 was marred by chaos before escalating to a thrilling, breathtaking, perfect climax. This exceptional five-act spectacle stole the show with a script so crazy that it could only have sprung from the fantastical realm of movies."
Libération: "This epic final, the longest in Roland Garros history, deserved no other ending. It bore the divine essence of a fitting conclusion. Paris Week could not have ended in a more perfect manner."
Le Sud-Ouest: "Carlos Alcaraz repels three match points to elevate this final to the realm of legends."
L'Équipe: "Carlos Alcaraz, who seemed destined for defeat when he trailed two sets behind the world number one and was cornered, saved three match points in the fourth set before securing a dramatic, exceptional, nerve-racking victory against Jannik Sinner. An incredible 5-hour and 29-minute battle that became the longest final in the annals of the Paris Grand Slam."
Italy
Gazzetta dello Sport: "An agonizing loss in the face of dreaming and others' dreams. Jannik Sinner had the chance to win his first Roland-Garros tournament before succumbing in the fifth set after a marathon match - the tenth of its kind - which the relentless Carlos Alcaraz won in the super tiebreak of the fifth set after 5 hours and 29 minutes... A grueling struggle, a true testament to class and indomitable willpower from the Spaniard who emerged victorious despite falling behind... A dramatic showcase of sporting heartbreak for the world number 1 who had three match points in the fourth set before being outmatched by Alcaraz's stamina."
Corriere dello Sport: "Enduring sorrow from the outcome of a once-in-a-lifetime final, an unparalleled advertising opportunity for tennis. Jannik Sinner succumbs in the final of Roland Garros and leaves behind an ocean of regret on the red clay of Philippe Chatrier Stadium. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz rejoices and hoists the trophy of the French Grand Slam aloft in the Parisian sky. The final in Paris showcased a dazzling display of skill that appealed to spectators worldwide."
Switzerland
Blick: "Alcaraz dictates the play in Paris. Carlos Alcaraz enacts an epic escape in the French Open final. He successfully defends his Roland-Garros title in a climactic five-set triumph over Jannik Sinner and delivers another setback to Italian fans during their weekend of despair."
Tages-Anzeiger: "Heroic Spaniard. (...) In a legendary Paris final, Carlos Alcaraz subdues Jannik Sinner in five sets - after repulsing three match points. The two put on a tennis exhibition of cosmic proportions."
NZZ: "Alcaraz's victory over Sinner signals the dawn of a new era in tennis history. Carlos Alcaraz wins a dramatic final at Roland-Garros against Jannik Sinner in five sets - in an exhibition of superhuman strength and fortitude. Federer and Nadal can now retire in peace."
Austria
Kronen-Zeitung: "Alcaraz wins the epic thriller against Sinner. (...) The victory of his overall 22nd tour title was a kind of cavalry charge by Alcaraz in a fierce exchange of blows."
Kurier: "Crazy comeback in historic final! Alcaraz remains king of Paris."
United Kingdom
The Telegraph: "Carlos Alcaraz achieves one of the most extraordinary triumphs in tennis history. After being two sets behind Jannik Sinner, he battles his way back and overcomes three match points... The narrative of this match could fill a book, yet Alcaraz reaches a level of play that no other contender could maintain."
BBC: "Carlos Alcaraz seizes the clay court of Roland Garros, seemingly destined to succumb when world number one Jannik Sinner held a 5-3 advantage in the fourth set. However, Alcaraz demonstrates extraordinary grit and will to win after five hours and 29 minutes - the longest French Open final on record - delivering his finest performance in a monumental atmosphere on Court Philippe Chatrier, capturing a fifth major title."
The Guardian: "Carlos Alcaraz survives three match points and conquers Sinner in an unforgettable French Open final."
Carlos AlcarazJannik SinnerFrench OpenRoland GarrosParisTennisSuperheroMedia QuoteMind-blowing comebackRecord-breakerGrand SlamIndomitable willpowerRiveting finaleAdrenaline-fueled dramaChaos and gloryStellar displayTennis historyEpic comebackLegendary status
I'm not going to be able to do this, sports fans might say, as they witness the mind-blowing comeback of Carlos Alcaraz in the longest tennis final ever held in Paris at Roland Garros, a match that surpasses the boundaries of sports history.
This epic showdown, which saw Carlos Alcaraz overcoming a 2-set deficit and thwarting three match-point leads to retain his title in a dramatic and unforgettable duel, will surely go down in the annals of grand slam tennis history as a testament to his indomitable willpower and superhero-like resilience.
