Carlos Alcaraz's Epic Victory: The Longest French Open Final Ever
Historic French Open Final ends in Triumph for Alcaraz
In the history-making French Open final on the Philippe Chatrier court, 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz triumphed against Jannik Sinner in an artillery of tennis, lasting an unparalleled 5 hours and 29 minutes. After overcoming a 0:2 set deficit, Alcaraz sealed the victory with a thrilling 4:6, 6:7 (4:7), 6:4, 7:6 (7:3), 7:6 (10:2) win, securing his fifth Grand Slam title.
Celebrity audience members like basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki and Formula 1 star George Russell were left astounded as Alcaraz delivered an epic comeback, reclaiming his status as the King of Paris.
Sinner, after three major wins and recent victories at the US Open and Australian Open, suffered a bitter defeat in his maiden Roland Garros final. Despite his spectacular play, he was unable to hold the trophy, marking the first time he'd lose a Grand Slam final. Put simply, he fell short, just 35 days after his three-month doping suspension ended (a side issue in Paris).
Now 2.55 million euros richer, Alcaraz surpassed the previous longest Roland Garros final by Mats Wilander, set back in 1982 against Guillermo Vilas in 4 hours and 42 minutes. With this victory, Alcaraz extended his perfect final record at the four most prestigious tournaments.
As Alcaraz and Sinner took to the stage for the not-yet-classic showdown, tennis enthusiasts eagerly anticipated the clash. Despite battling through tired legs, neither player seemed to have a noticeable advantage heading into the final.
In the face of adversity, Alcaraz demonstrated indomitable spirit, bouncing back from a pair of lost sets and standing tall against Sinner's aggressive tactics. When Sinner, who boasted a streak of 31 consecutive Grand Slam sets, grew close to securing the championship, Alcaraz held strong, refusing to concede defeat. His mental fortitude proved to be the deciding factor, enabling him to save three championship points and ultimately emerge victorious.
- Tennis
- Grand Slam tournaments
- French Open
- Carlos Alcaraz
Sources: ntv.de, tsi/sid
Did You Know?
- The 2025 French Open final between Alcaraz and Sinner set a new record for the longest Roland Garros final in history.
- Jannik Sinner's heroic performance was marred by the bitterness of losing his first Roland Garros final.
- Carlos Alcaraz's perfect final record in the four major tournaments remains undefeated, securing him a well-deserved payday of 2.55 million euros.
- The previous longest Roland Garros final took place in 1982, lasting 4 hours and 42 minutes.
In the grandeur of the French Open, tennis's elite clashed as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner battled it out in a historic Grand Slam tournament. Alcaraz, the King of Paris, claimed his fifth title by triumphing in a marathon five-hour-and-29-minute final, surpassing Mats Wilander's previous record set in 1982.
