How Carlos Alcaraz broke his own limits – and Jannik Sinner – to win astonishing French Open final
Carlos Alcaraz’s epic comeback in thrilling French Open final
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a five-set French Open final, winning 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 (10-2) after nearly 5.5 hours.
- Alcaraz saved three championship points in the fourth set, overcoming a two-set deficit to win his first French Open title and fifth grand slam overall.
- Alcaraz stated that he performs best under pressure, enabling him to play his best tennis in crucial moments.
- Sinner, the world No. 1, acknowledged the painful defeat, marking his first loss in a grand slam final and highlighting Alcaraz's resilience.
- Alcaraz won 15 of the final 19 points, showcasing extraordinary shots that overwhelmed Sinner and secured his victory in the longest French Open final in history.