Alcaraz reigns in Paris against Sinner in Roland Garros 2025

Paris, June 8, 2025 - The Court Philippe-Chatrier witnessed one of the most memorable matches in tennis history: Carlos Alcaraz, 22, retained the Roland Garros title by defeating Jannik Sinner with an incredible score of 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2), after 5 hours 29 minutes Of pure spectacle and tension .

Resilience, classy strokes and grit

Sinner was the favorite, holding a two-set lead: 6-4, 7-6(4). But Alcaraz showed. a champion's temper, rising in the following sets, imposing itself in key moments with great determination.

In the fourth set, El Palmar saved three match balls, winning the tie-break 7-3. The fifth set was a breathless battle, culminating in the deciding tie-break won by Alcaraz 10-2, a domain under extreme pressure.

A rivalry that marks an era

This was the First Slam final only among players born in 2000, and the 18th clash between Alcaraz and Sinner. The success at Roland Garros marks the fifth Grand Slam title for Alcaraz-after US Open 2022, Wimbledon 2023 and 2024, French Open 2024-and consolidates him among the best of his generation.

Sinner, on the other hand, can leave with his head held high: he was the first Italian to reach a Slam final on clay, moreover without losing a set before the final.

Endurance and tension records: a match for the history books

With 5h29′, this final goes down in history as the longest ever played in Paris and the second longest in a Slam after the 2012 Australian Open .

The match kept the audience glued: lightning-fast moves, circus-like recoveries, unforgettable exchanges, and an incredible show of character from both players.

Awards and visibility

Alcaraz was awarded a prize of €2,550,000, while Sinner gained €1,275,000 as finalists. In addition to the financial rewards, both collected vital ranking points and global attention.

Reactions, sports and class

The match irked controversy over the absence of HawkEye during controversial points-particularly over a potentially out serve called "in" by Sinner with fair play, which nonetheless reignited the debate over the absence of the technology in Paris.

Alcaraz extended thanks to his team, while Nadal, Billie Jean King and other legendary champions enthusiastically welcomed his feat.

A match that wrote legend

The 2025 men's final at Roland Garros redefined the boundaries of endurance and mental talent. With his epic comeback and record setting, Carlos Alcaraz not only defends his throne on clay, but sends a powerful signal that he is ready to dominate the future of world tennis. And Jannik Sinner? Already on top of the scene, with a future that promises unforgettable stories together with his Spanish rival.