In a match that will be talked about for years, Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his title at the French Open men’s final, pulling off an incredible comeback against world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. After dropping the first two sets 4–6, 6–7 (4), the determined Spaniard flipped the script with a 6–4 win in the third set and clinched the fourth in a nail-biting tie-break 7–6 (7–3). With the crowd on their feet, Alcaraz sealed the championship in the fifth set tie-break 7–6 (10–2), marking a rare comeback from two sets down.

The match reached its peak intensity when Sinner held three championship points at 5‑3 in the fourth set. Yet, Alcaraz showed remarkable poise, saving all three match points to push the match into a tie-break where he ultimately triumphed. His grit paid off as he secured his second consecutive French Open title, his fifth Grand Slam overall, and made history as just the third man ever to win a major after facing championship points.

The French Open men’s final also set records for its length. Lasting over five hours—specifically around 5 h 29 min—it became the longest men’s final in Roland Garros history, breaking the previous record set in 1982. This match further solidified Alcaraz’s dominance on clay this season, extending his undefeated streak at Roland Garros to 14 matches and boosting his overall French Open record to 25–3.

This thrilling showdown marks a new chapter at the French Open men’s final, with Alcaraz and Sinner consistently delivering spectacular performances. Together, they’ve claimed six of the last six Grand Slams and are now the faces of a fresh era in tennis. As the dust settled on Philippe‑Chatrier, Alcaraz’s mental strength and flair under pressure not only earned him the title but also captured the hearts of fans worldwide.