Flabbergasting Words on Alcaraz's Glory: A Superhero's Triumph
Enthusiastic Acclaim for Alcaraz's Victory: 'A Modern-Day Superhero' - Alcaraz's victory hailed as extraordinary: "A marvelous champion"
In a record-breaking showdown at Roland Garros, Carlos Alcaraz snatched victory from Italy's Jannik Sinner in an electrifying five-set battle that lasted an astounding 5 hours and 29 minutes, etching its place as the longest final in French Open history. Here's how the international press reacted to Spain's sensational sensation's triumphant Roland Garros victory:
Spain:
"El Mundo": "Not just a comeback for the record books, but a story fit for comic books. Alcaraz pulls off the unthinkable, securing Roland Garros for the second time in a match destined to go down as one of the greatest in sports history."
"Sport": "A titan among giants, Alcaraz marks his fifth Grand Slam title. A feat of strength and resilience never seen before in the sports world."
"El País": "Determination meets destiny. Alcaraz clinches Roland Garros against Sinner after a remarkable comeback, scripting the longest final in Paris history."
"AS": "Alcaraz, the relentless conqueror. (...) Predictions placed Jannik Sinner favorably, whereas Alcaraz's adversity painted a grim picture. Yet, the Spaniard exhibited superhero-like determination, overcoming a two-set deficit and saving three match points en route to a memorable, awe-inspiring duel. One of the finest of all time."
"Mundo Deportivo": "A performance reminiscent of a classic 80's action movie. Alcaraz delivers a dramatic showdown that the annals of tennis will forever cherish."
"La Vanguardia": "Jannik Sinner, precision in full force; Alcaraz, a superhero headstrong."
France
"Le Parisien": "Against all odds, Alcaraz saves three match points, overturning Sinner's advantage."
"Le Figaro": "Valiant, Alcaraz retains his Paris crown. The hotly anticipated showdown between the second and first-ranked players was initially somewhat tumultuous, then intense, breathtaking, flawless, mind-bending, unprecedentedly exciting. And historical. (...) A masterpiece in five acts with an astonishing narrative arc."
"Libération": "This Homeric final, the longest in Roland Garros history, could have ended no other way. It carried the flavor of a sweet dessert. It was the cherry on top of a Parisian week that could have only concluded this way."
"Le Sud-Ouest": "Alcaraz overcomes three match points to make this final a legendary event."
"L'Équipe": "In an extraordinarily tense final with a jaw-dropping turn of events, Alcaraz, who was down two sets against the world's top-ranked player and was pushed to the brink, saved three match points in the fourth set to defeat Sinner in a classic, five-set showdown lasting 5 hours and 29 minutes, the longest French Open final ever."
Italy
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"Gazzetta dello Sport": "Truly heartbreaking. Jannik Sinner allowed everyone to dream, only to have others dream alongside him. He was on the brink of winning his first Roland-Garros tournament, and then loses in the decisive set after an epic encounter - the x-th of its kind - which Carlos Alcaraz wins after 5 hours and 29 minutes in the super tiebreak of the fifth set (...) A grueling, thoroughly thrilling contest - an extraordinary testament to the Spaniard's willpower that conquers."
"Corriere dello Sport": "Exquisite agony follows the outcome of an epic final, the best advertisement for tennis. Jannik Sinner falls in the Roland Garros final and leaves a mountain of regret on the red clay of the Philippe-Chatrier Stadium. Carlos Alcaraz celebrates and lifts the trophy of the French Grand Slam to the Parisian sky for the second year in a row."
Switzerland
"Blick": "Alcaraz outmatches Sinner. (...) The win of his overall 20th tour title was almost a cavalry charge for Alcaraz during an elite exchange."
"Tages-Anzeiger": "Captivating Spaniard. (...) In an epic Paris final, Carlos Alcaraz suppresses Jannik Sinner in five sets – after saving three match points. The two serve up tennis from another world."
"NZZ": "The victory of Alcaraz over Sinner symbolizes the beginning of a tennis rivalry worthy of legend. Carlos Alcaraz clinches the dramatic final at Roland Garros against Jannik Sinner in five sets. Federer and Nadal can finally rest."
Austria
"Kronen-Zeitung": "Alcaraz takes the title with a thrilling struggle against Sinner. (...) The win of his overall 20th tour title was almost a cavalry charge for Alcaraz during an intense exchange."
"Kurier": "Crazy comeback in historic final! Alcaraz remains king of Paris."
United Kingdom
"The Telegraph": "Carlos Alcaraz achieves one of the most unbelievable triumphs in tennis history. Facing a two-set deficit against Jannik Sinner, he managed to claw his way back and save three match points (...) The saga of this match could fill a book. However, Alcaraz reached a level that no other player could match."
"BBC": "Alcaraz's rule over the clay court of Roland Garros seemed over when the world number one Sinner dominated in the fourth set with a score of 6-3. But the 22-year-old Spanish maestro displayed extraordinary perseverance and won after five hours and 29 minutes – the longest French Open final in history. In a vibrant atmosphere on Court Philippe Chatrier, Alcaraz delivered the finest performance of his career, ultimately claiming his fifth major title."
"The Guardian": "Carlos Alcaraz saves three match points and beats Sinner in a dramatic French Open final."
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- Despite the challenging situation, I'm not going to be able to complete a five-set tennis match as intense and historical as Carlos Alcaraz's recent victory at Roland Garros, a contest that even superheroes might find electrifying.
- Just as Jannik Sinner almost pulled off an upset against Carlos Alcaraz during the longest final in French Open history, I'm not going to be able to mimic the precision, strength, and resilience displayed by these sporting titans at Roland Garros, a battle destined to go down as one of the greatest in sports history, as characterized by the international press.
