Carlos Alcaraz has cemented his place in tennis history with a breathtaking victory at the 2025 French Open, overcoming World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in what turned out to be the longest final the tournament has ever seen. The Spaniard, known for his audacious drop shots and fighting spirit, staged a remarkable comeback to lift his second consecutive Roland Garros title.
Coming to Paris, Alcaraz had been battling fitness issues, including a hamstring and groin injury sustained during the Barcelona Open final in April. But true to form, when it mattered the most, he delivered one of the most incredible performances of his career.
Industrialist Anand Mahindra summed up the mood perfectly, calling Alcaraz’s winning moment “worth a thousand pep talks” and a reminder that “it isn’t over till it’s over.” Known for turning sporting moments into lessons in leadership and grit, Mahindra’s post quickly struck a chord with fans.
See the post:
Make a poster of this picture…
It’s worth a thousand pep talks
Carlos Alcaraz at the French open, facing three Championship match points at 0–40 of the fourth set
Recovered to win the Championship
It isn’t over till it’s over
NEVER give up pic.twitter.com/9y3zDu7SUi
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 10, 2025
Online, tennis fans couldn’t get enough. “This is the moment where Legends are made,” one user wrote. Another echoed the sentiment: “The comeback writes a better story than the win itself.” Someone else simply added, “Champions get up even when they can’t!”
Carlos Alcarez’s Grand Slam win:
The final was a nerve-shredder—lasting nearly six hours—and saw Alcaraz claw his way back from two sets down. He saved three championship points along the way, ultimately winning 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 in a contest that will be remembered for years to come.
Online, tennis fans couldn’t get enough. “This is the moment where Legends are made,” one user wrote. Another echoed the sentiment: “The comeback writes a better story than the win itself.” Someone else simply added, “Champions get up even when they can’t!”
For Alcaraz, this victory wasn’t just about lifting another trophy—it was about making history. The 22-year-old is now only the second man ever to win his first five Grand Slam finals, following in the footsteps of Roger Federer. His list of major titles now includes the 2022 US Open, 2023 Wimbledon, back-to-back French Opens in 2024 and 2025, and the 2024 Wimbledon crown.
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The triumph also snapped Jannik Sinner’s flawless record in Grand Slam finals. The Italian had previously won all three of his major title matches—the 2024 Australian Open, 2024 US Open, and 2025 Australian Open—but found himself undone by Alcaraz’s refusal to back down.
With five major trophies to his name and an unbeaten streak in Grand Slam finals, Alcaraz now finds himself in rarefied air, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with legends of the game. And if Paris taught us anything this year, it’s that when Carlos Alcaraz is on the court—no matter the score—it truly isn’t over till it’s over.
