US EditionAlcaraz Equalises Idol Nadal’s Tally of Five Grand Slams at 22, Calls It ‘Destiny’ After French Open Win
- On Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Paris, Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his French Open crown by defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a historic final, securing his fifth Major title and matching Rafael Nadal’s Grand Slam record at the same age.
- Alcaraz staged a remarkable comeback after trailing by two sets and saving three match points, ultimately prevailing in a grueling French Open final that lasted five hours and 29 minutes—making it the lengthiest in the tournament’s history.
- The final was marked by dramatic shifts in momentum and intense exchanges, with Alcaraz rallying back from two sets down to secure victory in a thrilling five-set match decided by two consecutive tiebreaks.
- Alcaraz remarked that achieving his fifth Grand Slam title at the same stage in life as Rafael Nadal feels like fate to him, and he also acknowledged the crucial role the crowd played in helping him turn the match around.
- This victory cemented Alcaraz's status among tennis elites and aligned him with Nadal by winning five majors at 22 years, 1 month, and 3 days old, marking a significant milestone in his career.
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Carlos Alcaraz makes feelings clear after astonishing Rafael Nadal statistic: ‘That’s destiny!'
Carlos Alcaraz won his fifth grand slam on Sunday, at the exact same age as legend Rafael Nadal - and the 22-year-old believes it is his “destiny”. Alcaraz was victorious against world no1 Jannik Sinner in a match for the ages on Sunday afternoon, defending his French Open title.It broke the record for the longest final in French Open history after five hours and 29 minutes of incredible tennis.The Spaniard produced a historic comeback, battling…
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5 Grand Slams at 22 years, 1 month, 3 days, just like Nadal: Alcaraz calls it destiny
Carlos Alcaraz called it destiny as he levelled Rafael Nadal's tally of grand slam wins at the same age with his thrilling comeback against Jannik Sinner in the final of the French Open 2025 on Sunday, June 8.
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