Paris roared last night as Alacaraz claims Roland Garros: French Open 2025 finals

In what is now being hailed as one of the greatest finals in Grand Slam history, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz pulled off an extraordinary comeback to defeat Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the 2025 French Open men’s singles final.

The victory, marked by grit and resilience, drew awe-struck reactions from tennis legends and fans across the globe. Alcaraz's path to victory was anything but easy. The 21-year-old trailed by two sets and faced three championship points in the fourth before turning the match on its head.

A Five-Set Thriller for the Ages

In a test of mental and physical endurance that lasted five hours and 29 minutes, he clawed his way to a 4‑6, 6‑7 (4‑7), 6‑4, 7‑6 (7‑3), 7‑6 (10‑2) win.

It was the longest men’s singles final ever played at Roland-Garros.“I wanted to start with Jannik. It is amazing the level you have, congratulations for an amazing two weeks, an amazing tournament. I know the hard work you put in every day.“You’re going to be champion here many, many times. It’s a privilege to share the court with you. You are a huge inspiration for the kids, and for me as well.” Alcaraz said while appreciating the efforts and hard work of his opponent after the win.

His coach echoed the sentiment, calling the match “amazing,” and noting that the comeback eclipsed even Alcaraz’s 2022 US Open victory.The “Big Two” of tennis in this generationThis win not only secured Alcaraz his fifth Grand Slam title, but also cemented his growing rivalry with Sinner as the defining storyline of the new tennis era. With an 8-4 head-to-head record in Alcaraz’s favour, the two players have been dubbed the sport’s new “Big Two,” ushering in a post-Big Three generation with resounding force.Alcaraz, who equaled Rafael Nadal’s tally of five majors at the same age, humbly called it “destiny.” The Madrid native’s meteoric rise continues to draw comparisons to tennis royalty.How the Stars Reacted to this winSocial media was quick to erupt in celebration. Rafael Nadal led the tributes, tweeting:

Billie Jean King joined in with:

Even Hollywood joined the applause, with actor Matthew McConaughey writing:

A Moment Beyond NumbersBeyond the statistics, what resonated most was the spirit of the contest.

Alcaraz’s belief never wavered — even at 0–40, 3–5 down in the fourth. His relentless effort turned despair into dominance. Thanking all those who helped and supported him in this journey so far, Alcaraz said “,I have the privilege to live great things with you. I was lucky to have a lot of friends from home, from Murcia, to support, throughout the whole two weeks.

This trophy is yours as well…….This tournament is really special, I can’t wait to come here year after year. Special thank you to (tournament director) Amelie Mauresmo, congratulations as well, it’s not easy to be with us.” (via NY Times)“To Paris, you have been really important support since the first practice for the first round.

You were unbelievable. I can’t thank you enough. You were really important, you are in my heart and always will be”, he further added.With this win, Alcaraz joins the elite company of Borg, Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic — all with multiple Slams by their early 20s. But perhaps more importantly, he reminded the world why tennis remains a theatre of the human spirit — where belief, not just talent, writes history.