Carlos Alcaraz and his excitement after his triumph over Sinner at Roland Garros: "I've written my name in history."

In a day that will forever be etched in world tennis memory, Carlos Alcaraz was crowned Roland Garros champion after a five-set battle against Jannik Sinner , the current number one in the ATP rankings. The 22-year-old Spaniard staged a stunning comeback after losing the first two sets. The final score was 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3) and 7-6 (2) , in a duel that kept the crowd on edge for more than four hours.

Both players represented a new generation breaking through after the reign of the Big Three, but it was the Murcian who seized the moment. With this title, Alcaraz now has five Grand Slam titles : the US Open (2022), Wimbledon 2023 and 2024, and the last two Roland Garros , confirming his place among the sport's greats.

Barely at the end of the match, with the trophy still warm in his hands, Alcaraz couldn't contain his emotion : "It's hard to put it into words. To be like this against the world number one, two sets down... I put my heart into it," he confessed, moved. The Spaniard emphasized that in the first sets , "I didn't even know what to do to win," but he held on point by point, relying on mental and physical resilience.

The key, according to him, was to never give up: “I tried to keep going and play my best tennis in the third, fourth, and fifth. The key was not to give up. To keep fighting. Point by point. And I think I did well,” he summed up in one of the most emotional speeches of the tournament.

With the adrenaline now wearing off, the Murcian was encouraged to put his feat into context: "I think it was one of the best finals in the history of the Slams," he stated without hesitation. He even allowed himself to compare what he experienced with another eternal classic: "I'm going to say one... the one between Djokovic and Nadal at the Australian Open, which lasted more than five hours. I've put my name in one of those finals," he said proudly, recalling that today's was also the longest in the history of Roland Garros .

In addition to highlighting his opponent, Alcaraz offered heartfelt words to those close to him. He mentioned coach Samuel López , who celebrated his first Grand Slam as a coach, and thanked his family, his team, and his friends from Murcia for their support: "This trophy is yours too," he said, looking at the stands.

On the other side of the net, Jannik Sinner was saddened by the defeat, but received a resounding applause from the French crowd, who appreciated his dedication in a thrilling final. With the runner-up spot in the balance, the Italian acknowledged: "Carlos, congratulations on this incredible performance in an incredible battle. You deserve it," he said with dignity.

Visibly affected, Sinner concluded his speech with honesty: “It's easier to play than to talk now. We gave our best, we tried everything, but we couldn't. I won't sleep very well tonight, but that's okay,” he commented, before thanking the fans for their affection: “Thank you all for the support, you were incredible.”