<img src="https://static.gujaratsamachar.com/content_image/content_image_618a3961-fd85-4c9d-b5b4-e23ad312dd3f.jpeg" data-filename="download.png" style="width: 100%;"> Carlos Alcaraz pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in Grand Slam history on Sunday, defeating Jannik Sinner in a five-set epic to win the 2025 Roland Garros title.&nbsp;The 22-year-old Spaniard triumphed 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2), saving three championship points and becoming the ninth man in the Open Era to rally from two sets down in a major final.The final, lasting five hours and 29 minutes, was the longest in Roland Garros history and a dramatic new chapter in the riveting rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner. Meeting in a major final for the first time, both players showcased world-class tennis, but it was Alcaraz’s grit that ultimately made the difference as per ATP.Trailing 3-5, 0/40 in the fourth set, Alcaraz saved three championship points before storming back to level the match. After failing to serve out the contest at 5-4 in the fifth, he regrouped and dominated the match tiebreak, sealing the win under immense pressure.The victory gives Alcaraz his second Roland Garros title and fifth major overall, maintaining a perfect 5–0 record in Slam finals. He also became just the third man this century—after Gustavo Kuerten and Rafael Nadal—to successfully defend a French Open crown.Alcaraz now leads the Lexus ATP Head2Head series against Sinner 8-4 and extends his season win tally to a Tour-leading 37. With this win, he becomes the first player born in the 2000s to claim 20 tour-level titles.Despite the loss, Sinner retains his position atop the PIF ATP Rankings with a healthy lead of 2,030 points.(This story was taken from a syndicated feed and was only edited for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital team)<div style="text-align: left;"> </div>

Carlos Alcaraz pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in Grand Slam history on Sunday, defeating Jannik Sinner in a five-set epic to win the 2025 Roland Garros title.

French Open: Alcaraz rallies to triumph over Sinner and clinch fifth Grand Slam

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French Open: Alcaraz rallies to triumph over Sinner and clinch fifth Grand Slam

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