Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action during his Men's final match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, , Jun. 08, 2025. EFE/EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

Alcaraz wins second Roland Garros title

Paris, June 8 (EFE). – Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz (ATP #2) won his second Roland Garros on Sunday, after defeating Italy’s Jannik Sinner (ATP #1) by winning the fifth set 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning his Men's final match as he hugs Jannik Sinner of Italy at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, , June 08, 2025. EFE/EPA/TERESA SUAREZ

The match lasted five hours and 29 minutes, making it the longest final in the tournament’s history.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts during his Men's final match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, , Jun. 08, 2025. EFE/EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

Sinner took the first two sets; however, Alcaraz managed to rally and win the next two.

Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his Men's final match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, , June 08, 2025. EFE/EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

The victory was decided in a tight fifth set, which crowned the Spaniard the champion in a final tiebreak.

Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his Men's final match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, , June 08, 2025. EFE/EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

The 22-year-old becomes the youngest player born in the 21st century to win 20 titles, as well as the third youngest to win five Grand Slams. Only the Swede Björn Borg and Alcaraz’s compatriot Rafa Nadal achieved this feat at a younger age. EFE lmpg/mcd

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action during his Men's final match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, , June 08, 2025. EFE/EPA/TERESA SUAREZ

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning his Men's final match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, , June 08, 2025. (Tenis, Abierto, Francia, Italia, España) EFE/EPA/TERESA SUAREZ