Carlos Alcaraz’s Heartfelt Message to Jannik Sinner After Epic French Open 2025 Final
Following his dramatic 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) victory over Jannik Sinner in the French Open 2025 men’s final on June 8, Carlos Alcaraz delivered a touching on-court message to his heartbroken rival. The five-hour, 29-minute marathon, the longest Roland Garros final ever, saw Alcaraz stage a stunning comeback from two sets down, saving three championship points in the fourth set, per The Athletic. Sinner, who led 5-3 in the fourth and held a 20-match Grand Slam win streak, was visibly devastated after the loss, admitting he “won’t sleep well tonight,” per BBC Sport.
Alcaraz, lifting his fifth Grand Slam and second French Open title, spoke with empathy and admiration during the trophy ceremony on Court Philippe-Chatrier. “Jannik, it’s amazing the level you have. Congratulations for an amazing tournament to you and your team. I know the hard work you put in, chasing every tournament. I’m sure you will be champion many, many times. It’s a privilege to share the court with you and make history with you,” he said, per BBC Sport. His words acknowledged Sinner’s resilience, especially after a three-month doping suspension, and their burgeoning rivalry, now 9-4 in Alcaraz’s favor, per The Guardian.
Sinner, gracious in defeat, reciprocated the respect, saying, “Carlos, congrats. An amazing performance, an amazing battle. You deserve it,” per The Athletic. Posts on X, like @Ringham7, praised their sportsmanship, noting, “Class from both in those speeches.” Alcaraz’s gesture, coupled with his emotional embrace of his family, underscored the mutual respect defining their rivalry, hailed as a new era for tennis, per The New York Times.
