Spain’s sensational prospect Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his French Open 2025 title in a mouth-watering final against the top seed Italian Jannik Sinner, marking one of the most intense battles in Roland Garros history. The match lasted five hours and 29 minutes and became the longest-ever French Open final and the second-longest Grand Slam final of all time.
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Match Highlights
The final was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both players displaying exceptional skill and resilience. Sinner took the first two sets (6-4, 7-6), putting Alcaraz under immense pressure. However, the Spaniard fought back, winning the third set 4-6 and staging a remarkable comeback in the fourth set, where he was down 3-5 and facing three championship points. Alcaraz saved all three match points and went on to win the fourth set in a tiebreak (6-7).
The decisive fifth set saw both players pushing their limits, but Alcaraz held his nerve, clinching the final set 7-6 to secure his fifth Grand Slam title. His ability to stay composed under pressure and execute crucial shots at the right moments proved to be the difference in this epic contest.
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Prize Money
With this victory, the second-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz took home a massive prize money of $2.9 million (₹25 crore approx), while the top-seed Italian Jannik Sinner, the runner-up, earned $1.45 million (₹12.42 crore). The prize money for the women’s singles champion, Coco Gauff, was identical to Alcaraz’s winnings, highlighting the tournament’s commitment to equal rewards for both categories.
A New Era in Tennis
This final signified a shift in men’s tennis, with Alcaraz and Sinner leading the next generation of stars. With three of the big four, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer, already hanging up their boots, and Novak Djokovic on the twilight of his illustrious career, the next gen looks promising and hungry to create a name for themselves on the global stage.
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