Alcaraz 'Epic Triumph: Fifth Grand Slam after 5:29 hours of fight!

Alcaraz 'Epic Triumph: Fifth Grand Slam after 5:29 hours of fight!

A historic tennis night ended on June 8, 2025 when Carlos Alcaraz triumphed against Jannik Sinner in the Finale of the French Open. After 5:29 hours of intensive game, Alcaraz was able to win the match with 4: 6, 6: 7 (4: 7), 6: 4, 7: 6 (7: 3), 7: 6 (10: 2) for themselves and thus secured its fifth Grand Slam title. This success not only means a huge performance for Alcaraz, but actually a remarkable return, since the Spaniard was able to catch up after a 0: 2 set deficit and ward off three match balls.

The final was the longest in the history of Roland Garros and attracted 15,000 spectators, including celebrities such as Dirk Nowitzki and George Russell. However, the framework conditions were not easy: Both Alcaraz and Sinner had to deal with numerous mistakes in the initial phase of the game, sometimes due to noticeable wind. Alcaraz even had to be treated during the first sentence after a foreign body caught his eye.

a dramatic duel

Both players were characterized by outstanding achievements; Alcaraz managed to end Sinner's impressive series of 31 GRAND SLAM sets won in the third set. Nevertheless, Sinner had the chance to win the match in the fourth round when he opened 5: 4 and 40: 0, but he could not win the sentence. Alcaraz then broke Sinner's serve in the first game of the decisive sentence and thus set the course for victory.

Overall, both players went to their physical limits in an impressive way in the course of the game, by playing over ten of the tales with speeds over 100 miles per hour. Alcaraz now remains unbeaten in finals of the four most important tournaments, while Sinner with this defeat worsened his balance in Grand-Slam finals to 3: 1. In addition, Alcaraz is now 4: 8 in direct duel against Sinner.

prize money and records

The reward for Alcaraz 'Sieg is just as impressive: he received prize money of 2.55 million euros, while Sinner got half of it. This was bitter for Sinner because he had served a three-month doping lock just a month earlier and this defeat represents a painful turn after three previous major wins. In addition, the French Open 2025 is now part of the impressive history of the Grand Slam tournaments, which play a central role in professional tennis and are monitored by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).

The Grand Slam tournaments are known for their high prize money and the greatest media attention. Their history goes back to 1891 when the French Open were launched, and they remain the most prestigious events in tennis. They offer most ranking points and are among the oldest and most recognized competitions in the sport.

Alcaraz ’extraordinary performance in the final is not only a further step in his career, but a remarkable contribution to the history of tennis, which is repeatedly shaped by competitions like the French Open. The joy of his victory will certainly be remembered for a long time.

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