After French Open win, Carlos Alcaraz left distraught as Spain lose Nations League final
While Carlos Alcaraz had a day to remember at the French Open, he was left a bit disappointed at the end as Spain lost the UEFA Nations League final against Portugal on Sunday, June 8. Alcaraz was on top form on the day as he defeated Jannik Sinner with a stunning comeback in the men's singles final at Roland Garros to win his second consecutive French Open title. advertisementTrailing by two sets, the Spaniard made a comeback in the third set but found himself in deep trouble in the fourth one as Sinner had three championship points to his name with the score at 5-4. But Alcaraz was not only able to save it but pushed the game into the fifth one, which he ultimately won in a super tiebreak. While Alcaraz made a stunning comeback, Spain was on the receiving end of one from Portugal. After leading the game first through Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal, the European champions were pegged twice by Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. as they pushed the game into extra-time and then into penalties. In the shootout, Alvaro Morata missed a decisive spot-kick as Portugal converted all five of their penalties and took home the title. advertisement
Alcaraz was shown on video after his title win, asking about the result of the Nations League final. When the Spaniard was told about the result, he was left visibly disappointed and started to talk to himself in a video that has since gone viral. You can see it below: La desilusin de Carlos Alcaraz por la derrota de Espaa en la Nations League Tanda de penaltis? @agarciamuniz #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/jPjhEmk2pH— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) June 8, 2025This was Alcaraz' fifth grand slam win of his career as he defended his crown at the Roland Garros. This also helped him level a feat by his idol Rafael Nadal as he won his fifth grand slam title just like the Spanish legend at the age of 22 years, one month and three days. Alcaraz will now shift his focus to Wimbledon, where he is aiming to make it a hat-trick of wins. Must Watch
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