Carlos Alcaraz stuns Jannik Sinner to win French Open in comeback for the ages

Carlos Alcaraz stuns Jannik Sinner to win French Open in comeback for the ages

PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) on Sunday and retain his French Open title for a second straight year.

Alcaraz, who won his fifth Grand Slam tournament in as many finals, produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the clay-court tournament.

Carlos Alcaraz falls to the clay in celebration of his French Open win on June 8, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his French Open win over Jannik Sinner on June 8, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
Jannik Sinner reacts after his French Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz on June 8, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning a game against Jannik Sinner during the French Open final on June 8, 2025. AFP via Getty Images

It was the first time that Sinner had lost a Grand Slam final.

It was also the longest-ever French Open final at five hours, 29 minutes.

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