Carlos Alcaraz delivered a remarkable comeback on Sunday to win the 2025 French Open, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in an epic five-set battle. The 22-year-old Spaniard fought back from two sets down to claim the title 4–6, 6–7(4), 6–4, 7–6(3), 7–6(10–2) in one of the most thrilling finals Roland Garros has ever seen.
The match, which lasted five hours and 29 minutes, set a new record as the longest French Open men’s final in history. It was also the first time the tournament’s championship was decided by a final-set tiebreak, adding to the intensity and historical significance of the showdown.
Down 5–3 and facing three championship points in the fourth set, Alcaraz refused to quit. He saved them all, forced a tiebreak, and never looked back. In the deciding set, he dominated the super tiebreak 10–2, sealing his second straight French Open title.
This victory marks Alcaraz’s fifth Grand Slam title and preserves his perfect record in major finals. It also strengthens his lead over Sinner in their head-to-head rivalry, which now stands at 8–4. With both players under 23, their clash on Sunday is being hailed as the dawn of a new era in men’s tennis.
