Alcaraz Retains French Open in Longest Final Over Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz staged a remarkable comeback from two sets down to defeat top seed Jannik Sinner in the longest French Open final ever, lasting five hours and 29 minutes. He saved three match points in the fourth set to eventually win 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6, retaining his French Open title and marking his fifth straight Grand Slam final victory. The match was hailed as one of the greatest, featuring intense momentum swings and extraordinary athleticism, with both players combining for 123 winners and nearly equal points won. Former champions praised the high level of play and predicted a rivalry reminiscent of tennis legends Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, with Alcaraz now viewed as the new 'Prince of Clay.' Despite Sinner winning slightly more points overall (193 to 192), Alcaraz's resilience and clutch play in critical moments secured his 20th career title at just 22 years old. The epic battle captivated the Paris crowd and signaled a new era in men's tennis dominated by this emerging rivalry.