Carlos Alcaraz's epic five-hour, 29-minute victory in the French Open final over Jannik Sinner is lauded as one of the best tennis matches in history. Alcaraz made history by saving three match points, a first for a title winner, while the match itself set records for duration. Though Sinner led on the scoreboard most of the time, both players faced challenges, leading to a thrilling, competitive climax. This match transcends tennis, appealing to anyone with a spirit to appreciate athletic perseverance and determination.
The five-hour, 29-minute marathon saw the duo break all manner of records. Alcaraz saved three match points, the first time anyone's ever done so en route to the title.
Neither player can honestly be said to have controlled the match for any amount of time longer than a few games, though Sinner was ahead on the scoreboard almost the entire time.
You do not have to know or care about tennis or either of these players or even sports to find something to love about this match.
Alcaraz had never come back from two sets down, and Sinner had never lost a major final. Neither player had, for that matter.
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