Alcaraz beats Sinner in the epic French Open final: A tennis thriller!

Alcaraz beats Sinner in the epic French Open final: A tennis thriller!

The Italian player Jannik Sinner and the Spanish champion Carlos Alcaraz faced each other in the 2025 French Open final. In a historic and epic duel, considered the longest and possibly the best final in French Open history, Alcaraz prevailed after a thrilling five-set match. The final score was 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6, which was also Alcaraz's fifth Grand Slam title and continues to keep him undefeated in Grand Slam finals. Laola1 reports that ...

The game lasted an incredible 325 minutes, making it the second-longest men's final in the Open Era. Key moments included Alcaraz's remarkable comeback from being behind in the first two sets and even having to fend off three match points in the fourth set. The complexity of the match was celebrated on social media by viewers who described the event as “unbelievable tennis”. Users even report that they have had to cancel personal appointments due to their fascination with this game.

Important turning points in the game

In the decisive phase, Sinner served in the fourth set with the score at 5-4, 40-0 for the match, but could not win the decisive point. Alcaraz broke Sinner's serve in the first game of the final set, ending Sinner's impressive streak of 32 sets won, which was just three sets away from records set by tennis legends such as Rafael Nadal and John McEnroe. These nerve-wracking turning points contributed to the match being hailed as “epic” on social media. CBS Sports reports that...

This victory also foreshadows a new rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner that goes beyond sports and could influence future generations of tennis players. Spectators and experts agree that the development of this rivalry promises exciting times in tennis.

Grand Slam in tennis

The importance of a Grand Slam title cannot be overstated. For fans and players, reaching the Grand Slam is the ultimate goal in tennis. This term refers to winning all four major tournaments within a calendar year. Alcaraz's victory in 2025 not only puts him in the ranks of five-time Grand Slam winners, but also inspires young players worldwide to strive for higher things. Wikipedia reports that...)

While Alcaraz can now look back on an impressive career, the question remains whether he can one day achieve the coveted career Grand Slam, i.e. winning each of the four Grand Slam tournaments at least once. The future of tennis certainly looks exciting, and with players like Alcaraz and Sinner, the signs point to an exciting new era.