Carlos Alcaraz is still coming to terms with his extraordinary triumph at Roland Garros, where he pulled off one of the most dramatic victories in French Open history. The 22-year-old Spaniard saved three championship points and rallied from two sets down to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner in a five-set thriller that lasted five hours and 29 minutes.
The match, hailed by many as one of the greatest Grand Slam finals ever played, ended with Alcaraz winning 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2). Despite the magnitude of the moment, Alcaraz confessed that the reality of his achievement hasn’t fully sunk in. “I still watch the videos and I’m still in shock sometimes,” he said. “It’s difficult to realise that I won Roland Garros.”
This victory marked Alcaraz’s second French Open title and his fifth Grand Slam overall, reinforcing his status as one of the sport’s brightest stars. Yet, even with the trophy in hand, he admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the scale of the accomplishment. “Sometimes it’s difficult to believe I came back from that moment,” he reflected, referring to the fourth set when he was down 3-5 and facing match points.
Alcaraz’s resilience and flair have drawn comparisons to legends like Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. His ability to stay composed under pressure and his relentless fighting spirit were on full display in Paris. As he now shifts focus to the grass-court season, including a title defense at Wimbledon, Alcaraz carries with him not just another major win, but a moment that has already become part of tennis lore.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Currently ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 8th of June when he surrendered to world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2) in the final of the French Open (draw).
This year Sinner achieved an overall 18-2 match record. This year, the Italian conquered 1 title at the Australian Open. Sinner was the runner-up in Rome and French Open.
Sinner will play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 30th of June.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently the world no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 8th of June when he defeated 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.
At present, during this year Carlos has achieved an overall 37-5 record. Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome and French Open. Alcaraz reached the final in Barcelona.
He is also scheduled to play in Wimbledon (Wimbledon). The main draw will start on the 30th of June.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz faced off 13 times. Their current record is 9-4 for Alcaraz.