Carlos Alcaraz achieved a remarkable victory at the 2025 French Open men’s singles final, defeating Jannik Sinner in an epic, closely contested match that has become one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the tournament. After trailing by two sets, Alcaraz rallied to win 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2), saving three match points along the way. This win marked Alcaraz’s fifth Grand Slam title from as many finals and made him the champion of the French Open for the second consecutive year.

The 22-year-old Spaniard’s performance surpassed even his impressive comeback at last year’s French Open final against Alexander Zverev, where he recovered from a 2-1 set deficit. This time, Alcaraz emulated Novak Djokovic’s legendary 2021 Roland-Garros final feat, where Djokovic fought back from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas. Alcaraz’s resilience, determination, and exceptional skill throughout the match stood out as he turned the tide against a formidable opponent.

Following the match, Alcaraz expressed his pride and happiness and praised Sinner, acknowledging his toughness and potential. He predicted Sinner would become a multiple Grand Slam champion and called it a privilege to share the court and the unfolding story with him. For Sinner, it was his first Grand Slam final loss and the fifth consecutive defeat to Alcaraz. The match also marked the longest French Open final in the Open Era, lasting five hours and twenty-nine minutes.

During the match, after three hours and forty-three minutes, Sinner reached his first match point, creating a tense and thrilling atmosphere. However, Alcaraz kept fighting back. By the time the match passed the five-hour mark, Alcaraz was serving for the championship at 5-4. Despite the pressure, the drama was far from over.

Sinner made a stunning retrieval from an excellent Alcaraz drop shot, stretching to glide the ball over the net with delicate precision, which left Alcaraz unable to return it. This impressive play brought Sinner to 15-40, giving him a chance to level the game at 5-5, which he successfully did, winning the game and earning the crowd’s applause. Later, when Sinner was two points away from victory in the 12th game, Alcaraz responded with a breathtaking cross-court backhand that brought the score to 6-6, forcing a tiebreaker.

In the tiebreaker, Alcaraz dominated, quickly moving to a 4-0 lead and maintaining his momentum to clinch the title. His superb forehand pass down the line sealed the match, after which he collapsed onto his back in celebration. His joy was palpable as he then ran over to hug and dance with his team members.

Sinner, at 23 years old, congratulated Alcaraz warmly, acknowledging that the Spaniard deserved the win and expressing mixed feelings about the intense final. He admitted he might not sleep well that night but accepted the outcome graciously.

This thrilling final not only reinforced Carlos Alcaraz’s status as one of tennis’s brightest stars but also highlighted the intense rivalry and mutual respect between these two young champions. Their match will be remembered as one of the classic battles in tennis history, showcasing resilience, skill, and sportsmanship at the highest level.