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December 26, 2025

I was there: Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback in French Open final is still hard to comprehend

Jannik Sinner dominated for three hours and 43 minutes, but the Spaniard somehow prevailed in an adrenaline-filled fifth set and all-time classic

I was there: Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback in French Open final is still hard to comprehend

TL;DR

  • Jannik Sinner held three championship points in the fourth set of the French Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.
  • Carlos Alcaraz achieved an incredible comeback victory after being outplayed for hours.
  • The match lasted three hours and 43 minutes for Sinner's apparent victory, but an additional hour and 46 minutes were played before Alcaraz won.
  • Alcaraz's comeback began when he saved championship points at 3-5 in the fourth set.
  • The final moments of the fifth set saw an escalation in the level of play, with both players driven by desperation and adrenaline.
  • A key moment was a defensive slice by Alcaraz on Sinner's fourth championship point in the fifth set.
  • The article highlights Alcaraz's ability to perform under immense pressure.
  • The author describes the experience of covering the match as both a delight and a horror due to the intense and unpredictable nature of the events.
  • The emergence of Alcaraz and Sinner signifies the arrival of new tennis legends.
  • This match is presented as a defining moment in Carlos Alcaraz's career.

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