Rafael Nadal’s 15-Word Message to Carlos Alcaraz After French Open 2025 Victory
Following Carlos Alcaraz’s epic 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) triumph over Jannik Sinner in the French Open 2025 men’s final on June 8, Rafael Nadal, the 14-time Roland Garros champion, posted a heartfelt 15-word message on X: “What an incredible ending to @rolandgarros! Congratulations @carlosalcaraz! Congrats also @janniksin for the great battle.” The message, shared at 20:03 WAT, celebrated Alcaraz’s fifth Grand Slam title and second French Open crown, achieved in a historic five-hour, 29-minute battle, the longest Roland Garros final ever, per The Athletic.[](https://x.com/RafaelNadal/status/1931789263739519087)
Nadal’s words led a wave of praise from tennis icons, with Rod Laver calling the match a showcase of “tennis in great hands” and Billie Jean King labeling it “cinematic,” per ATPTour.com. Coco Gauff, fresh off her women’s title, referenced their shared 2024 Beijing wins, per Express.co.uk. Players like Mardy Fish, Katie Boulter, and Caroline Garcia hailed the “insane level” and “beautiful” spectacle, per ESPN. Alcaraz’s comeback from two sets down and saving three championship points left rivals like Alex de Minaur and Casper Ruud in awe, per ATPTour.com, cementing his status as a clay-court heir to Nadal.[]
