The 2024 Roland Garros final will be remembered as one of the most epic matches in tennis history. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner delivered a thrilling showdown that stretched to five hours and 29 minutes, making it the longest French Open final in the Open Era.
Sinner, the world No. 1, took an early lead, winning the first two sets and appearing well on his way to capturing the title. However, Alcaraz refused to yield. With the Parisian crowd behind him, he clawed back to take the third set—becoming the first player to win a set against Sinner in the tournament.
The turning point came in the fourth set. Down 0-40 while serving at 3-5, Alcaraz saved three championship points, a heroic effort that pushed the match into a deciding fifth set. Both players exchanged momentum in a rollercoaster final stretch, but when it mattered most, Alcaraz was untouchable. He raced to a 7-0 lead in the decisive tiebreak and sealed victory with a stunning running forehand winner—his 70th of the match.
With this win, Alcaraz not only defended his Roland Garros title but also improved to 5-0 in Grand Slam finals. He became just the third man in the Open Era to save match points and go on to win a major final. At just 21, the Spanish prodigy continues to solidify his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats in the making.