"Reports praise Alcaraz's victory: "A marvelous hero"'
Tennis' Two Titans: Alcaraz and Sinner in an Epic Battle
Paris - In an unforgettable final at Roland Garros, Carlos Alcaraz snatched victory from Jannik Sinner, marking a memorable comeback in the longest French Open history. This five-set thriller lasted a staggering 5 hours and 29 minutes, surpassing the previous record of 4 hours and 42 minutes set by Mats Wilander and Guillermo Vilas in 1982, underscoring the escalating physical and mental demands of premier-level Grand Slam matches.
Spanish Hunks' Showdown
El Mundo: "Alcaraz pulls off the comeback of the ages and defeats Sinner in Paris' grandest match ever."
Sport: "King Carlos conquers five Slams as Alcaraz dethrones his Italian rival in a timeless adventure."
El País: "Roland Garros crown goes to Alcaraz following a gritty, record-breaking comeback."
AS: "Alcaraz, a monumental champion! Despite feelings that pointed towards Jannik Sinner as the favorite, Alcaraz's unbelievable determination places him on the same level as the great tennis icons."
Mundo Deportivo: "A legendary match for the history books. Alcaraz delivers an epic performance, illuminating Paris with a remarkable comeback."
La Vanguardia: "Sinner, the perfect machine, faced Alcaraz, the superhero."
French Praise
Le Parisien: "Heroically, Carlos Alcaraz saves three match points and upsets Jannik Sinner in the legendary final."
Le Figaro: "A work of art, the grandest show on clay. The anticipated clash between the number 2 and the number 1 was somewhat disorganized at first and then became intense, magnificent, sublime, crazy, and historic."
Libération: "This Homeric final, the longest in Roland Garros' history, ended in only one way. It offered the taste of a delicious dessert, closing a Parisian week in the most epic fashion."
Le Sud-Ouest: "Carlos Alcaraz saves three match points and enshrines the match in legend."
L'Équipe: "Carlos Alcaraz, the hero of resurrection, was two sets behind and faced three match points in the fourth set before winning an astonishingly tense final against Sinner in a mind-blowing script that lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes, breaking the record for the longest final in the history of the Paris Slam."
International Acclaim
"Gazzetta dello Sport:" "Italian hearts shatter as Sinner succumbs in a high-stakes, grueling final. Driven by desperation and sheer might, the Spaniard Alcaraz comes through despite being behind."
"Corriere dello Sport:" "An epic final, a grand advertisement for tennis! Torn between regret and awe, Jannik Sinner loses the Roland Garros trophy to Alcaraz, who triumphantly raises it over Paris."
Northern Europe
"Blick:" "Alcaraz steals the show in Paris with a legendary rescue. Carlos Alcaraz defends his title with a five-set triumph over Sinner, leaving Italy drowning in sorrow this weekend."
"Tages-Anzeiger:" "Alcaraz reigns supreme! In an unparalleled Paris final, the Spanish titan subdues the Italian colossus, Sinner, in five sets – after three match points are thwarted."
"NZZ:" "The victory over Sinner signifies the dawn of a rivalry for the history books. Carlos Alcaraz secures a dramatic victory at Roland Garros against Jannik Sinner in five sets, propelling him onto the throne vacated by Federer and Nadal."
Austria
"Kronen-Zeitung":"Alcaraz takes the victory against Sinner in a gripping crime. (...) The conquest of Alcaraz’s 20th overall title is like a cavalry charge, with Alcaraz exchanging powerful blows against the Northern star."
"Kurier":"Crazy comeback in an immortal final! Alcaraz closes out his reign as Paris' king."
United Kingdom
"The Telegraph:" "A feat of sportsmanship! Carlos Alcaraz navigates a monumental comeback against Jannik Sinner, showcasing unparalleled mental fortitude and sealing one of the greatest victories in tennis history."
"BBC:" "Alcaraz reigns supreme at the Parisian clay court! The Spanish phenom overpowers Jannik Sinner in a slugfest of epic proportions, demonstrating unrivaled mental strength and clinching his fifth major title."
"The Guardian:" "Sinner stays ahead but Alcaraz rebounds in a grand fashion, saving three match points to defeat his challenger and capture another Parisian crown."
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The lengthy battle between the prodigious teenagers left spectators and commentators stunned, hailing the match as a redefinition of modern tennis and men's tennis historical highlights.
- The Telegraph: "In a contest that redefines the boundaries of modern sports, Spain's Alcaraz favorably compares to the great tennis legends in his ascension to Nadal's level after defeating Sinner in a thrilling, record-breaking French Open final."
- BBC: "Alcaraz's victory against Sinner in an epic French Open final demonstrates his unrivaled mastery of sports and mental fortitude, positioning him alongside football’s soccer greats as a force to be reckoned with in the annals of tennis history."
