Carlos Alcaraz Defeats World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in Thrilling French Open Men's Singles Final

 

In a thrilling display of tenacity, Carlos Alcaraz outlasted World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a historic French Open Men's Singles final on June 8, 2025, now dubbed "The Longest Singles Final." The Spaniard triumphed in a grueling five-set battle, 4–6, 7–6(4), 4–6, 6–7(3), 7–6(10-2), which culminated in a dramatic super tie-break and spanned an exhausting 5 hours and 29 minutes.

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This victory marks Alcaraz’s fifth Grand Slam title, solidifying his status as a dominant force in tennis. Having now secured consecutive French Open and Wimbledon championships, the young star is poised to pursue a third straight crown at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in July.