Alcaraz wins an insane French Open final vs. Jannik Sinner after saving 3 consecutive Championship points

8 June 2025

In a match that will be etched into tennis lore, Carlos Alcaraz staged an extraordinary comeback to defeat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in the 2025 French Open final, clinching his second consecutive Roland Garros title and fifth Grand Slam at the tender age of 22. Played on the iconic clay courts of Paris, this grueling 5-hour, 30-minute battle showcased not only Alcaraz’s physical prowess but also his remarkable mental toughness, as he overcame a two-set deficit and saved three match points to edge out his fiercest rival. This was also the longest French Open final in history.

Alcaraz saved 3 consecutive Championship points and soon after Sinner failed to serve out the match.

For the first time in a Grand Slam final, Alcaraz fought back from two sets down, a testament to his resilience under pressure. The match, which concluded with a dramatic 10-point tiebreak in the fifth set, saw Alcaraz unleash a signature forehand winner past a weary Sinner, sealing a victory that left the crowd at Stade Roland Garros in raptures. This win marks Alcaraz’s back-to-back French Open titles, following his 2024 triumph, and elevates him to a rare echelon of tennis greatness at such a young age.