Spain:
Sensational News on Alcaraz's Victory: "A Modern-Day Marvel"
"El Mundo": "Alcaraz pulls off a phenomenal comeback and clinches victory over Sinner in one of the greatest matches in history of Roland Garros."
"Sport": "Alcaraz achieves the impossible and claims his sixth Grand Slam title with a five-set victory over fellow tennis titan, Sinner."
"El País": "Alcaraz conquers Roland Garros once more, overcoming Sinner after a remarkably resilient comeback in the longest final in Paris history."
"As": "Alcaraz, the unstoppable phenomenon. (...) Despite the heavy odds against him, Alcaraz demonstrated extraordinary determination, rallying from a two-set deficit, and saving three match points in the fourth set to reclaim his title in an epic, memorable duel that ranks among the finest of all time."
"Mundo deportivo": "Alcaraz plays a match for the ages, one that will go down in history books. A nail-biting classic with a larger-than-life finish."
"La Vanguardia": "Sinner is a perfect machine; Alcaraz is the undying spirit."
France
"Le Parisien": "Courageously, Carlos Alcaraz rescues three match points and ends Sinner's reign."
"Le Figaro": "Alcaraz retains his Paris crown with an incredible comeback. Witness to the much-anticipated summit between the number 2 and the number 1, we were treated to a chaotic, intense, awe-inspiring, sublime, unbelievable, and completely insane match (in short, the match was just perfect!). It was a five-act masterpiece with a strikingly intense script."
"Libération": "This Homeric final, the longest in Roland Garros history, could not have had a more fitting end. It tasted like a sweet dessert. It was the cherry on top of a Parisian week that could only conclude in such a remarkable fashion."
"Le Sud-Ouest": "Sinner witnesses Alcaraz's miraculous escape, turning the duel into an unforgettable final."
"L'Équipe": "Alcaraz, rising from the ashes, faced a two-set disadvantage against the world number one. With three match points against him in the fourth set and even serving for the tournament win before collapsing under Alcaraz's boundless energy, the Spaniard emerged victorious in an exceptionally tense final with a breathtaking, bizarre scenario. After 5 hours and 29 minutes of play, Alcaraz triumphed over Sinner, setting a new record for the longest final in Paris Grand Slam history."
Italy:
"Gazzetta dello Sport": "What a crushing blow. Jannik Sinner dreams, letting others dream too. He was on the brink of winning his highly anticipated Roland-Garros title and then suffered a devastating defeat in the fifth set following an epic match – the 500th of this kind – that Alcaraz won after 5 hours and 29 minutes in the super tie-break of the fifth set (...) A desperate, grueling battle – a genuine testament to class and determination by the Spaniard, who took the lead despite being behind (...) A dramatic loss for the world number one, who had three match points in the fourth set and even served for the tournament win before succumbing to Alcaraz's resilience."
Corriere dello Sport: "Unrelenting sorrow over the denouement of an epic final, the best advertisement for tennis. Jannik Sinner succumbs to Roland Garros, leaving a mountain of regret on the red clay of the Philippe-Chatrier Stadium. Carlos Alcaraz celebrates and hoists the trophy of the French Grand Slam above the Parisian sky for his second consecutive triumph."
Switzerland
"Blick": "Alcaraz outsmarts Sinner in a thrilling French Open final. Alcaraz defends his Roland-Garros title with a five-set conquest over Sinner, sending Italy deeper into despair this latest weekend."
"Tages-Anzeiger": "Alcaraz earns a hero's laurels. (...) In an epic Roland-Garros final, Alcaraz subdues Sinner in five sets – after three saved match points. Both players serve up tennis that transcends reality."
"NZZ": "Alcaraz's triumph over Sinner signals the start of a rivalry for tennis history. Alcaraz emerges victorious in a dramatic Roland-Garros final against Sinner in five sets. Federer and Nadal can finally retire."
Austria
"Kronen-Zeitung": "Alcaraz wins epic spectacle against Sinner. (...) The win of his 21st title on the tour was a kind of Cossack charge in an intense exchange of blows."
"Kurier": "Amazing comeback in historic final! Alcaraz remains king of Paris."
United Kingdom
"The Telegraph": "Alcaraz achieves one of the most incredible victories in tennis history. After being two sets behind, Alcaraz battles back and survives three match points (...) The story of this match could fill a whole book. But in the end, Alcaraz reaches a level that no other player could keep up with."
"BBC": "Alcaraz's reign on the clay court of Roland Garros appeared to be crumbling when the world number one Sinner was close to victory in the fourth set with a 5-3 lead. But the 24-year-old Spaniard demonstrated uncanny perseverance and won after 5 hours and 29 minutes – the longest French Open final in history. In an electrifying atmosphere on Court Philippe Chatrier, Alcaraz produced the most outstanding performance of his career and claimed his sixth Grand Slam title."
"The Guardian": "Alcaraz saves three match points and beats Sinner in an epic French Open final."
What a turnaround! Despite losing the first two sets, tennis champion Carlos Alcaraz managed to revive his game, save three match points in the fourth set, and ultimately win the French Open finals against Jannik Sinner. This five-set showdown, filled with thrilling rallies, was a highlight in the world of sports, particularly tennis, and will surely be remembered as one of the greatest matches in the history of Roland Garros.
