Carlos Alcaraz Clinches His Second Roland Garros Title
Carlos Alcaraz secured his second Roland Garros title, defeating Italian Jannik Sinner in a historic five-set match that lasted over five hours. This victory marked the longest final in Roland Garros history, surpassing the previous record set by Mats Wilander and Guillermo Vilas in 1982.
A Remarkable Encounter
The match captivated tennis enthusiasts, including legends like Andre Agassi and George Russell, as well as the nearly 15,000 spectators at Philippe Chatrier court. Both players displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout the grueling battle, with Sinner ranked first in the world and Alcaraz second.
Heartfelt Tribute
After the match, Alcaraz paid a heartfelt tribute to Sinner, expressing admiration and gratitude for the shared experience: “I’m sure you will be a champion, not once but many times. It’s a privilege to share the court with you in every tournament and make history together. You’re a great inspiration for young kids, and you are to me as well.”
A List of Records
Alcaraz’s triumph is marked by numerous records, including becoming only the ninth male player in the Open Era to overcome a 0-2 deficit and win a Grand Slam final. Previous players who achieved this feat include Bjorn Borg, Ivan Lendl, Andre Agassi, Gastón Gaudio, Dominic Thiem, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Jannik Sinner himself.
Alcaraz’s Accomplishments
At 22 years old, Alcaraz now boasts an impressive total of 20 titles in his still-young career. His collection includes two ATP 250 titles, six ATP 500 titles, seven Masters 1000 titles, and five Grand Slam titles. He has also matched Roger Federer’s record of winning his first five Grand Slam finals, though Federer’s streak was eventually broken after seven titles.
- Wimbledon titles: 2 (2023, 2024)
- Roland Garros titles: 2 (2024, 2025)
- US Open title: 1 (2022)
Alcaraz holds an 8-4 record against Sinner, with three final victories (ATP 500 China 2024, Masters of Rome 2025, and Roland Garros 2025) and only one loss (ATP 250 Croatia in 2022).
Spanish Dominance
Alcaraz is now the third Spanish player with multiple Roland Garros titles, trailing only Rafael Nadal (14 titles) and Sergi Bruguera (2 titles). In terms of Spanish representation within the ATP Tour, Alcaraz ties Carlos Moyá with 20 titles, though David Ferrer leads the way with 27, Manuel Orantes with 34, and Rafael Nadal with an astounding 92.
Economic Rewards
Following his victory, Alcaraz received €2.55 million, while Sinner took home €1.27 million.
Spanish Success in Doubles
Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos Win Roland Garros Doubles Title
Spaniard Marcel Granollers, partnering with Argentina’s Horacio Zeballos, claimed the Roland Garros doubles title after defeating British pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in three sets (6-0, 6-7, 7-5).
Granollers and Zeballos’ Journey
The experienced duo, with over 20 ATP doubles titles between them, finally secured their first Grand Slam title. España hadn’t had a male doubles champion at Roland Garros since Feliciano and Marc López in 2016. For Argentina, this victory marked their first-ever men’s doubles title at Roland Garros.
Economic Rewards for Doubles Champions
The champions received €590,000, while the runners-up took home €295,000.
