Carlos Alcaraz etched his name in tennis history with a breathtaking victory at the 2025 French Open final, defeating Italy’s Jannik Sinner in a marathon five-set thriller that became the longest final in Roland Garros history.
Playing on the hallowed clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Stade Roland Garros, the 22-year-old Spaniard fought back from two sets down and saved three championship points, ultimately triumphing 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 in a record-breaking 5 hours and 29 minutes. The match now stands as the second-longest men’s Grand Slam final in history, behind the 2012 Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal (5 hours, 53 minutes).
The victory marked Alcaraz’s second French Open crown, adding to his 2024 triumph. Remarkably, he has now won all five Grand Slam finals he has contested in his young career, making him only the second player in history to achieve this feat, after Swiss legend Roger Federer. Federer won the first seven major finals he played, a record that Alcaraz is now within reach of surpassing.
Alcaraz’s Grand Slam record includes titles at the 2022 US Open, 2023 Wimbledon, 2024 French Open, 2024 Wimbledon, and now the 2025 French Open. His relentless fighting spirit and mental toughness were on full display in Paris, as he showcased a combination of technical mastery and raw determination that has made him a force to be reckoned with in the modern game.
The epic final was a testament to both players’ tenacity, but it was Alcaraz who lifted the Coupe des Mousquetaires once again, cementing his status as the heir apparent to the “Big Three” era.
With this latest triumph, Carlos Alcaraz not only joined the elite company of Federer but also underscored his own place in the pantheon of tennis greats.