Carlos Alcaraz's French Open win now has him tied with a tennis legend's career start
Carlos Alcaraz's French Open win now has him tied with a tennis legend's career start
At his current meteoric trajectory, the precocious Carlos Alcaraz eventually becoming the GOAT of men's tennis becomes more and more realistic with every new Grand Slam singles title victory. In fact, what Alcaraz did by overcoming Jannik Sinner in an epic comeback at the men's French Open final on Sunday can probably spark some of that way-too-early conversation.
Stay with me here. I swear this isn't hyperbole.
By successfully defending his French Open title, the 22-year-old Alcaraz now has five Grand Slam final victories in his first five appearances in a final. This is historic and exceptional because only one other men's tennis player has ever achieved something like this: the legendary Roger Federer. You know, someone who some fans might call the current GOAT of men's tennis.
Oh. Huh. Uh ... wow?
That's right. Alcaraz has officially become only the second men's tennis player ever to start their Grand Slam final career 5-for-5. Dearest readers, that is bonkers to consider for someone who is still technically just beginning their run. We genuinely might only be scratching the surface of what Alcaraz will be capable of as he gets older:
Of course, Alcaraz still has a ways to go to actually match Federer in this key GOAT-like stat. That's because Federer started his career 7-for-7 in Grand Slam finals. To keep pace with Federer, Alcaraz will have to win at the upcoming Wimbledon and U.S Open tournaments later this summer. He will also not be able to surpass Federer unless he wins the 2026 Australian Open on top of those two tournaments next year.
Alcaraz is so special and so mentally tough that he just might do all of that anyway. I wouldn't doubt the possibility. But even if he doesn't, it's abundantly clear we're watching an all-timer already putting himself in some rare air.
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Summary Spanish tennis sensationCarlos Alcarazcelebrated his hard-fought victory at the 2025 Roland Garros (French Open) by proudly sporting a luxuriousRolex Cosmograph Daytona'Tiffany' (Ref. 126518LN). His triumph on Sunday, June 8, 2025 was against Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set final, the longest final inRoland Garroshistory clocking in at five hour and 29 minutes. The watch, a highly sought-after piece from Rolex, features an 18k yellow gold Oyster case with a 40mm diameter. Its striking design is defined by a vibrant turquoise blue lacquer dial, which has led to its 'Tiffany' nickname, and contrasting black snailed sub-dials. The watch is powered by Rolex's in-house Calibre 4131, a perpetual mechanical chronograph movement offering a 72-hour power reserve. It's paired with a comfortable and durable black Oysterflex bracelet, which combines the robustness of a metal bracelet with the comfort of an elastomer. Unveiled at Watches & Wonders 2025, this particular Rolex Cosmograph Daytona model has a retail price of approximately $39,600 USD, though its market value can be significantly higher, reaching around $150,000 USD due to its desirability. Take a closer look at the watch above.
