Roland-Garros 2025 Final: 5-29 Score, Three Balls Averted... Stunning Statistics from an Extraordinary Match
Carlos Alcaraz claimed the Roland-Garros title once more on a scorching Sunday, June 8, succeeding in a mind-blowing finale against Jannik Sinner. The Spaniard denied defeat in an electrifying five-set showdown, edging out his opponent in a thrilling super tie-break (4-6, 6-7 [4-7], 6-4, 7-6 [7-3], 7-6 [10-2]), marking the first of its kind at Porte d'Auteuil. Our sports site takes a look at the key Statistics from this breathtaking encounter.
5h29 of Battle
The spectators on Philippe-Chatrier court were treated to the longest final in Roland-Garros history, shattering the record set by Mats Wilander and Guillermo Vilas in 1982 (4h42). This extraordinary confrontation, punctuated by two decisive games and a super tie-break, epitomizes the razor-thin margin between triumph and defeat in this nail-biting contest. The duel only fell 24 minutes short of the record for all Grand Slam tournaments, touted by Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal with their marathon 5h43 battle at the 2012 Australian Open [1].
Three Match Points Eliminated
Carlos Alcaraz made history as the third player in the Open era (since 1968) to win a final after overcoming a match point. Unlike his predecessors – who managed to save two each – Alcaraz pulled off an extraordinary feat by saving three when he was trailing two sets, facing 0-40 on his serve [1]. The enigmatic youngster exhibited nothing short of resilience, a performance his fans will undoubtedly cherish for years to come.
The 5th Major Title at 22, As Young as Nadal
Alcaraz and Nadal share a historic milestone, having claimed their fifth Grand Slam titles at the same age of 22 years, 1 month, and 3 days. Only Björn Borg was more precocious back in the day, when he won his fifth Major title at the tender age of 22 years and 5 days [1].
Five Wins at Five Grand Slam Finals
Securing a 100% success rate in Grand Slam finals, Alcaraz held steadfast on Sunday, edging out any chance of failure even when he fell two sets behind. The Murcian has now emerged triumphant from each of the five finals he has contested since the 2022 US Open. Roger Federer is the only other player in the men's circuit to have achieved this feat in the past, pushing his winning streak to seven consecutive victories in his first seven Major finals, interrupted only by Rafael Nadal in the 2006 Roland-Garros final [1].
Sinner's Struggle in Long Matches
Having sail smoothly through his rugged fortnight – conceding not a single set to his competitors – Jannik Sinner came up short against Alcaraz. Despite favoring him for three hours, Alcaraz's unrelenting endurance proved overwhelming. For the world No. 1, striking a balance in marathon matches remains a work in progress. In the past, Sinner has failed to clinch a single win in seven attempts when a match exceeded 4 hours [1].
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The Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz, displayed his love for French sports by triumphing in the Roland-Garros tennis tournament for the second time, playing an enthralling five-set match against Jannik Sinner. Reminiscent of the French ambiance, perhaps Alcaraz will one day challenge for the French Open title in other sports as well.
Jannik Sinner, hosting a considerable advantage in terms of stamina throughout the tour, faced an unexpected hurdle when he met the indomitable Carlos Alcaraz in a grueling final. Despite Sinner's years spent mastering the art of endurance in long matches, his encounter with Alcaraz highlights the need for a versatile repertoire of skills when challenging the unrelenting Murcian's perseverance on the French tennis courts.
