Carlos Alcaraz Retains the French Open Title by Stunting Sinner in a Historic Five-Set Thriller

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner and kept his championship after overcoming a two-set deficit in the French Open final.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in an amazing French Open men’s singles final after trailing by two sets and saving three title points in the process.

In the fourth set, world number one Sinner came within five points of victory, perhaps ending Alcaraz’s dominance on the Roland Garros clay.

Nevertheless, after five hours and 29 minutes, the 22-year-old Spaniard won 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (10-2) in the longest French Open final ever.

In a thrilling match on Court Philippe Chatrier, Alcaraz gave his best performance to win his sixth major championship.

He said to Sinner during his winning speech: “It is an honor to share a court with you in every tournament and in creating history.”

It was the first time the world number two had ever won a match after dropping the first two sets.
Since Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in the 2019 Wimbledon final, Alcaraz is the only man to win a Grand Slam championship after having saved a match point.

After an exhausting, difficult, and brilliant match, Sinner, who was vying for his first Roland Garros victory, was denied his third consecutive major.

Playing in just his second competition since returning from a three-month exile for failing two drug tests, the 23-year-old stated, “It’s easier to play than talk now.”

“I’m still pleased with this trophy; even though I won’t get much sleep tonight, it’s okay.”

It was more exciting than anticipated. This was the first Grand Slam showpiece between the two top ATP Tour players.

Both challenged themselves and one another to the limit in a timeless match that displayed their full range of skill, athleticism, and tenacity.

Both players continued to make incredible shots that frequently defied belief in an exciting conclusion that had most of the 15,000 spectators jumping up and down after every point.

With a whipping forehand winner down the line, Alcaraz sealed the victory after sapping Sinner’s every remaining energy in the fifth set of the first-to-10 match tie-break.

He collapsed onto his back, and Sinner walked slowly over the net to give him a tender hug.

In an attempt to celebrate with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, his teammates, and his parents, Alcaraz managed to muster the stamina to run off the court and climb up the stands.

Both players were greeted with thunderous ovation as they picked up their trophies following the second-longest major final ever.