Carlos Alcaraz lifted the French Open 2025 Men’s Singles trophy after an unforgettable match. He defeated Jannik Sinner in a five-set marathon that lasted five hours and 29 minutes — the longest final in French Open history.

Sinner Starts Strong, Alcaraz Responds

At first, Sinner looked unstoppable. He won the first two sets 6-4, 7-6 (4), and seemed close to his first Grand Slam win. However, Alcaraz refused to give in. He saved three match points and began to shift momentum.

As a result, he took the third set 6-4. Then, he held his nerve in the fourth set tiebreak, winning it 7-6 (3). Finally, in the deciding set, he dominated the super tiebreak 10-2 to seal the match.

"This match shows how much I’ve grown," Alcaraz said afterward, reflecting on the battle.

Smooth Start to a Tough Finish

Earlier in the tournament, Alcaraz breezed through the first few rounds. He defeated Giulio Zeppieri and Fabian Marozsan in straight sets. Then, in the quarterfinals, he crushed Tommy Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4, showing his power on clay.

In the semifinals, he faced Lorenzo Musetti. Eventually, Musetti retired while trailing 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-0, 2-0. Therefore, Alcaraz advanced to face top seed Sinner in the final.

Alcaraz Handles Pressure

Although Sinner played with confidence early on, Alcaraz stayed focused. He fought hard, pushed every point, and handled pressure like a seasoned champion. Consequently, he turned the match around and proved his dominance once again.

New Records and a Growing Legacy

With this win, Alcaraz secured his fifth Grand Slam title. So far, he has never lost a major final. At just 22, he became the third youngest man to win five Slams, joining legends Bjorn Borg and Rafael Nadal.

Additionally, the final marked the first Grand Slam title match between two players born in the 2000s — a milestone for the next generation of tennis stars.

Sinner’s Run Ends

Previously, Sinner had won two consecutive Grand Slam titles. This time, though, Alcaraz stopped his streak. In fact, this was Sinner’s fifth straight loss to the Spaniard. Alcaraz now leads their head-to-head 8-5, including a win in Rome after Sinner’s return from suspension.