Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz, French Open 2025 Final: Carlos Alcaraz fought back from the brink to outlast top seed Jannik Sinner 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(10-2) in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday to retain his crown and cement his status as the Prince of Clay in Roland Garros’ post-Rafa Nadal era.

In a scintillating showdown between the torch-bearers of a new generation, the 22-year-old Alcaraz saved three match points in the fourth set to continue his dominance over Sinner with a fifth successive win and end the Italian’s 20-match winning streak at the majors.

The duo, who have captured seven of the last eight Grand Slams to stamp their authority on the tour, were locked in a fierce battle in the first major final between two men born in the 2000s.

Alcaraz showed his steely determination to win the epic in five hours and 29 minutes – the longest ever final at Roland Garros.

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18:13 (IST) 8 Jun 2025

French Open Men’s Live Updates: What happened when Alcaraz last played against Sinner?

The duo’s most recent clash came in the Italian Open final in Rome and it was all Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard delivered a commanding performance, outclassing Jannik Sinner 7-6, 7-1 to lift the trophy and send a strong message ahead of their Roland Garros showdown.

18:10 (IST) 8 Jun 2025

French Open Men’s Live Updates: What’s at stake for both the champions in today’s final?

Today’s French Open final carries historic weight for both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz with legacies on the line.

A victory for Sinner would mark his maiden Roland Garros crown and his third consecutive Grand Slam title, following triumphs at the 2024 US Open and 2025 Australian Open. That would take his total to four majors, drawing him level with Alcaraz. More so, it would leave the world No. 1 just one Wimbledon title away from completing both a career Grand Slam and the ultra-rare “Sinner Slam”, holding all four majors at once.

For Alcaraz, a win would mean successfully defending his French Open crown, something no Spaniard has done since King of Clay Rafael Nadal. It would also be his fifth Grand Slam title, putting him alongside legends Frank Sedgman and Tony Trabert and just one shy of greats like Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg.

17:44 (IST) 8 Jun 2025

French Open Men’s Live Updates: Less than an hour to go

The final match between Sinner and Alcaraz is set to begin at 6.30 PM. In less than an hour from now, all eyes will be set at the Philippe-Chatrier court in Paris.

17:39 (IST) 8 Jun 2025

French Open Men’s Live Updates: RaFa-Alcaraz trivia

Interesting trivia: when Rafael Nadal lifted his fifth Grand Slam trophy, he was exactly 22 years, one month and three days old.

Today, Carlos Alcaraz is 22 years, one month and three days old with four Grand Slam titles already under his belt. As he steps onto the court chasing his fifth, it’s impossible not to feel the eerie symmetry.

17:28 (IST) 8 Jun 2025

French Open Men’s Live Updates: No 1 vs No 2 in men’s final after 5 years

For the first time in five years, the men’s singles final at Roland Garros will feature a true heavyweight clash — the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds going head-to-head. The last time this happened was during the pandemic-disrupted 2020 edition, when Rafael Nadal dismantled Novak Djokovic in a memorable autumn showdown.

Now, it’s Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz who will rekindle that top-tier rivalry on the red clay of Paris.

The last time the men’s and women’s singles finals at Roland Garros featured the top two seeds was way back in 1984. Last evening’s women’s final saw seed 1 vs 2 playing.

17:21 (IST) 8 Jun 2025

French Open Men’s Live Updates: Carlos Alcaraz’s run to the final

Carlos Alcaraz dropped four sets on his path to the French Open final, but showed grit and class throughout. He began with a confident 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over Giulio Zeppieri in the first round.

In the second round, he was tested by Fábián Marozsán, conceding a set but recovering well to win 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. Damir Džumhur also pushed the Spaniard in the third round, where Alcaraz dropped the third set before closing it out 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.

Another four-set battle followed in the fourth round, where he edged past the big-hitting Ben Shelton 7-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Alcaraz delivered a statement performance in the quarterfinals, dismantling Tommy Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 in under two hours.

In the semifinal, he faced compatriot Lorenzo Musetti and after losing the first set, rebounded strongly to lead 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-2, 2-0 when Musetti retired with an injury.

17:13 (IST) 8 Jun 2025

French Open Men’s Live Updates: Jannik Sinner’s run to the final

Jannik Sinner’s march to the French Open final has been nothing short of dominant—he hasn’t dropped a single set all tournament. He opened his campaign with a straight-sets win over Arthur Rinderknech, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5, before dismantling veteran Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in the second round. In the third, he demolished Jiří Lehečka 6-0, 6-1, 6-2, putting on a clay-court clinic. His fourth-round match saw him cruise past Andrey Rublev 6-1, 6-3, 6-4. Sinner then outclassed Alexander Bublik in the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 win. His toughest challenge came in the semifinal against 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, but the Italian kept his cool to win 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3).

17:02 (IST) 8 Jun 2025

French Open Men’s Live Updates: Who won the Women’s Singles final last evening?

The final follows American Coco Gauff’s dramatic comeback win over Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s singles on Saturday. In a thrilling showdown, Gauff staged a spectacular comeback to topple world No. 1 Sabalenka and lifted her first French Open crown. The 20-year-old American, seeded second, battled for two hours and 38 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier, ultimately prevailing 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 in a gripping contest.

With this victory, Gauff not only conquered the clay but also secured her second Grand Slam title—both earned by defeating the powerful Belarusian, having previously triumphed over Sabalenka at the 2023 US Open.

16:57 (IST) 8 Jun 2025

French Open Men’s Live Updates: Head to head stats

Carlos Alcaraz holds a 7-4 edge over Jannik Sinner in their head-to-head record. Over the past year, the Spaniard has had the upper hand, securing wins against Sinner at Indian Wells, Roland Garros, Beijing, and Rome. On clay, Alcaraz also leads 2-1. But Sinner’s momentum and sharpness in Paris make today’s clash a true toss-up.

16:51 (IST) 8 Jun 2025

French Open Men’s Live Updates: Hello and welcome to the French Open Men’s Singles Final game

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz – these two young titans are crafting the next great rivalry in men’s tennis. Already miles ahead of most of their peers, whenever they meet, the level of tennis takes a step ahead. It’s no longer just competition, some call it a co-elevation. Like the Big Three before them (RaFa, Federer and Novak), every encounter isn’t just a battle; it’s a blueprint for brilliance.

For fans, it’s déjà vu of the best kind. For their rivals, it’s a steep mountain growing steeper with every passing match. We are all in for a thriller game between the bests of the game tonight. Stay tuned for latest updates.