Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious in one of the most thrilling French Open finals in history, overcoming Jannik Sinner in a grueling five-set battle that lasted five hours and 29 minutes. The young Spaniard displayed remarkable mental strength, fighting through moments of doubt to secure his second consecutive Roland Garros title.
Reflecting on the match, Alcaraz admitted that there were times when he felt the momentum was entirely in Sinner’s favor. “I had to fight. I had to fight all the time. I had to believe all the time in myself,” he said. After losing his serve early in the third set, he struggled with the feeling that everything was going against him. “I felt like everything he is doing he was going to be in. He was going to make winner, not mistakes, hitting with the frame, going to the line.”
Despite these challenges, Alcaraz managed to push aside negative thoughts and focus on his determination to keep fighting. His ability to reset mentally proved crucial in his comeback, as he saved three championship points in the fourth set before forcing a decisive fifth set.
The support from the crowd played a significant role in his victory. “Obviously the crowd and the people were really important to me today. The whole crowd were amazing,” he said, acknowledging the energy and encouragement he received from the stands.
With this win, Alcaraz secured his fifth Grand Slam title, further solidifying his place among tennis’s elite players. His resilience and ability to thrive under pressure continue to define his career, making him one of the most exciting athletes in the sport today.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 8th of June when he overcame world no.1 Jannik Sinner 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2) in the final of the French Open to win his 21st career title.
This year the Spaniard has managed to achieve a compiled 37-5 match record. Alcaraz has won 4 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome and French Open. Alcaraz reached the final in Barcelona.