Carlos Alcaraz fought valiantly to defend his title in the French Open 2025 men’s singles final, defeating Jannik Sinner in an unprecedented five-hour-and-29-minute match that marked the longest Roland Garros final in history. The game took place at the legendary Philippe-Chatrier Court, where fans got to witness high-quality tennis and an unforgettable clash between two rising talents.
Sinner, looking for his first Grand Slam trophy, had an early lead by winning the opening two sets 6-4 and 7-6. Alcaraz, known for his fighting spirit, mounted a spirited comeback by taking the third set 6-4. He then demonstrated steely determination in the fourth set, forcing a tie-break that he won to tie the match. The fifth set likewise went to a tiebreaker, with Alcaraz winning 10-2, and he won the final set 7-6.
The marathon final surpassed the previous record for the longest men’s final at Roland Garros, which was four hours and 47 minutes in 1982, when Mats Wilander defeated Guillermo Vilas.
Speaking after the victory, Alcaraz praised Sinner’s effort and predicted that his competitor would win many titles in the future.
