Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner made history on Sunday in the 2025 French Open final, breaking a 43-year record with a five-hour, 29-minute match, the longest in Roland Garros final history.
This final wasn’t just about endurance, it was a changing of the guard. With both stars under 25 and playing at a level some say rivals Federer-Nadal classics, tennis might be entering its next golden age. Alcaraz’s comeback also showed resilience and tactical brilliance rarely seen in players this young.
Fans were treated to a modern classic, and if this is the start of an Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry, the sport’s future looks electric.
- The match lasted 5h 29m, beating 1982’s 4h 47m final.
- Alcaraz rallied from two sets down to win.
- He joins legends like Djokovic and Gaudio in saving match points in a Slam final.
- Both players under 25; potential for a new era-defining rivalry.
- First-ever Grand Slam final meeting between the two.
This final wasn’t just about endurance, it was a changing of the guard. With both stars under 25 and playing at a level some say rivals Federer-Nadal classics, tennis might be entering its next golden age. Alcaraz’s comeback also showed resilience and tactical brilliance rarely seen in players this young.
Fans were treated to a modern classic, and if this is the start of an Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry, the sport’s future looks electric.
