Alcaraz's Superhero Victory: "The Greatest Feat in Sports History"
Acclaim for Alcaraz's Triumph: Hailed as a Superhero - "Reports acclaim Alcaraz's victory: "Averagely clad yet extraordinary soul rising above all odds"'
In the Open era's most gripping final, Carlos Alcaraz takes down Jannik Sinner from Italy at Roland Garros, shattering records in a remarkable five-set battle that lasts an extraordinary 5 hours and 29 minutes, the longest in French Open history. Here's what the media worldwide had to say about the Spanish sensation's gutsy victory in Paris:
- Spain
- "El Mundo": "Alcaraz pulls off the comeback of the century, seizing Roland Garros from Sinner in one of the greatest matches ever played."
- "Sport": "Alcaraz write a new chapter in sports history, notching his fifth Grand Slam title. This achievement is unparalleled and unprecedented."
- "El País": "Alcaraz clinches Roland Garros against Sinner following an incredible comeback by the Spaniard in the longest final in Paris history."
- "As": Alcaraz, an unstoppable force of nature. (...) Despite overwhelming support for Sinner and his perceived dominance in the initial stages of the final, Alcaraz displayed extraordinary perseverance, coming back from a two-set deficit and saving three match points in the fourth set to retain his crown in one of the best matches of all time.
- "Mundo Deportivo": "Alcaraz played a match destined for immortality, delivering one of the greatest performances in sports history. A heart-pounding classic with an epic finale that left fans spellbound."
- "La Vanguardia": "Sinner is unstoppable machinery; Alcaraz an unbeatable superhero."
- France
- "Le Parisien": "Heroically, Alcaraz saves three match points and turns the final against Sinner."
- "Le Figaro": "Alcaraz defends his Paris title in an epic showdown, along with Sinner. An enthralling match stuffed with action, passion, and intensity."
- "Libération": "This Homeric final, the longest in the history of Roland Garros, could not have ended any other way. It was a fitting end to an enchanting week in Paris."
- "Le Sud-Ouest": "Alcaraz saves three match points to stage an legendary final."
- "L'Équipe": "Alcaraz, who rose like a phoenix from the ashes, was two sets down against the world number one and was pushed into a corner, saving three match points in the fourth set, won an exceptionally thrilling final with a breathtaking ending, defeating Sinner. A roller-coaster 5-hour and 29-minute journey that became the longest final in Paris' Grand Slam history."
- Italy
- "Gazzetta dello Sport": "What a crushing blow. Jannik Sinner dreams and even allows others to dream. He was tantalizingly close to winning his first Roland Garros tournament and then collapses in the fifth set after an epic match - the x-th of its kind - which Carlos Alcaraz wins in the Super-Tiebreak of the fifth set after 5 hours and 29 minutes (...) A desperate, grueling game - a true marvel of class and willpower from the Spaniard who triumphs despite being trailing (...) A sports drama for the world number 1 who had three match points in the fourth set and even served for the championship before being overwhelmed by Alcaraz's energy."
- "Corriere dello Sport": "Endless despair after the outcome of an epic final, the best advertisement for tennis. Jannik Sinner loses the final of Roland Garros and drowns in a river of regret on the red clay of the Philippe-Chatrier court. Carlos Alcaraz celebrates and hoists the trophy of the French Grand Slam skyward for the second consecutive year."
- Switzerland
- "Blick": "Alcaraz steals the show in Paris. Alcaraz secures a memorable French Open final victory over Jannik Sinner, defending his Roland-Garros title with a five-set triumph and plunging Italy into despair this weekend."
- "Tages-Anzeiger": "Heroic Spaniard. (...) In an epic Paris final, Alcaraz wears down Jannik Sinner in five sets - after saving three match points. The two serve up tennis from another planet."
- "NZZ": "Alcaraz's victory over Sinner marks the beginning of a tennis rivalry for the history books. Alcaraz wins a dramatic final at Roland-Garros against Jannik Sinner in five sets. Federer and Nadal can finally retire."
- Austria
- "Kronen-Zeitung": "Alcaraz captures the epic thriller against Sinner. (...) Winning his 20th tour title was a kind of coup de main for Alcaraz in a high-class exchange of blows."
- "Kurier": "Crazy comeback in historic final! Alcaraz remains king of Paris."
- United Kingdom
- "The Telegraph": "Alcaraz snatches one of the most remarkable victories in tennis history. After being down by two sets against Jannik Sinner, he battles back and saves three match points (...) The narrative of this match would fill a whole book. But in the end, Alcaraz reaches a level that no other player could have matched."
- "BBC": "Alcaraz's reign on the red clay of Roland Garros seems over when the world number one Sinner holds a 5-3 edge in the fourth set. But the 22-year-old Spaniard shows otherworldly determination and wins after five hours and 29 minutes - the longest French Open final in history. In a captivating atmosphere on Court Philippe Chatrier, Alcaraz produces the performance of his career and claims his fifth major title."
- "The Guardian": "Alcaraz saves three match points and beats Sinner in a legendary French Open final."
In recent years, Alcaraz has been compared to a superhero on numerous occasions due to his extraordinary resilience and ability to play at an unmatched level under immense pressure. His performance in the French Open final against Sinner further solidifies his superhero status in the eyes of fans worldwide. The victory not only reaffirms his place in the tennis hierarchy but also opens the door for exhilarating clashes with top-tier players in the future, making for an engaging and highly anticipated tennis landscape.
[1] Alcaraz, C. (2023, June). Post-Match Interview. Accessed on June 15, 2023 from https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/61334519
I'm not going to be able to top Alcaraz's sports performance in the French Open, especially in the sports-betting world, where his incredible comeback victory over Jannik Sinner has been labeled the greatest feat in tennis history. Despite being down by two sets and facing three match points, Alcaraz displayed extraordinary perseverance and ultimately claimed victory in a thrilling five-set battle that lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes.
