Alcaraz Defends French Open Title in Longest Final Ever

Carlos Alcaraz retained his French Open title in an epic final against world number one Jannik Sinner, saving three match points to win 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in the longest Roland Garros final since 1968, lasting five hours and 29 minutes. Alcaraz praised Sinner as an "amazing" competitor and expressed pride in making history together, highlighting their rivalry as a significant chapter in tennis, especially as both represent the new generation of the sport. This victory marked Alcaraz's fifth Grand Slam final win, extending his undefeated streak in majors finals, while handing Sinner his first defeat after three prior Grand Slam titles. The match featured dramatic momentum shifts, with Alcaraz demonstrating remarkable resilience by saving triple match points and prevailing in a contest that captivated the Paris crowd long accustomed to Rafael Nadal's dominance. This final also placed Alcaraz among a select group of players who have saved match points en route to a Roland Garros title, and it stands as the longest final in tournament history. Alcaraz also expressed heartfelt thanks to the Parisian crowd for their unwavering support throughout the tournament.