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Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs in Historic French Open Final Against Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz made a remarkable comeback to defeat Jannik Sinner, winning his second consecutive French Open title in a record-setting five-set match.


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  • Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the French Open final, marking his fifth Grand Slam title at just 20 years old.
  • The match lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes, making it the longest French Open final in history.
  • Alcaraz came back from two sets down, saving multiple match points to secure the victory in a thrilling fifth-set tiebreaker.
  • This win solidifies Alcaraz's dominance with a 19-0 record at major tournaments this season, including a 21-1 record on clay.
  • The match is celebrated as one of the greatest in sports history, highlighting the emerging rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner.

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Emphasizes Alcaraz's historic comeback victory over Sinner in the longest French Open final.

The French Open final lasted a record-breaking 5 hours and 29 minutes in the Open Era.

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Sinner had a 5-3 lead and three championship points in the fourth set, but Alcaraz faced and saved all three points.

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Sinner had been the best performer in the draw before the final.

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Carlos Alcaraz saves three match points to beat Sinner in epic French Open final
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"…Alcaraz pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the sport, in an otherworldly confrontation, spectacularly toppling Jannik Sinner after five hours and 29 minutes to defend his French Open title in Paris."

Carlos Alcaraz's French Open Comeback Is the Sports Moment of the Year
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"…The sports moment of 2025, and one of the best duels in the history of tennis, showcased Alcaraz's incredible comeback and resilience."

Alcaraz beats Sinner to win epic 2025 French Open men’s singles final
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"…Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner in an all-time classic win at the French Open."

By the numbers: Carlos Alcaraz and his performance for the ages in French Open final
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"…Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his French Open title on Sunday with a performance for the ages, winning the longest final at Roland-Garros in the Open era."

AP PHOTOS: Alcaraz beats Sinner in stunning comeback in French Open final
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"…Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the final match of the French Tennis Open against Italy’s Jannik Sinner at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 8, 2025."

Carlos Alcaraz comes back to shock Jannik Sinner for French Open win
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"…Alcaraz came through, winning the tiebreaker 10-2 and capturing the French Open title for the second straight year."

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