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Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner thriller joins list of classic men's finals
Carlos Alcaraz's epic five-set victory over world number one Jannik Sinner was the longest French Open final in history and will go down as a classic. Here, we look at five other memorable men's singles finals. Advertisement Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal (Wimbledon final 2008) Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory over Switzerland's Roger Federer (Sean Dempsey/PA) Nadal came out on top 6–4 6–4 6–7(5) 6–7(8) 9–7 as two tennis greats went head-to-head in a final lasting almost five hours. Spaniard Nadal stormed into a two-set lead but Federer battled back with two tie-break victories. Rain delays played a part in building tension for a deciding set which Nadal edged 9–7 to claim his maiden Wimbledon title. Bjorn Borg v John McEnroe – Wimbledon final 1980 One of the greatest? WATCH... Borg v McEnroe #Wimbledon final 1980... — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) November 7, 2014 Federer's clash with Nadal was championed as the greatest final since Borg beat McEnroe in 1980. Advertisement In just under four hours, four-time champion Borg beat brash young New Yorker McEnroe 1-6 7-5 6-3 6-7 (16) 8-6. McEnroe would not go away, saving seven championship points during the match, but Borg eventually saw it through. Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal (Australian Open final 2012) Let's run it back to 2012, shall we? 🍿 @DjokerNole v @RafaelNadal extended highlights 👉 #AusOpen — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) May 31, 2022 Djokovic claimed his third Australian Open title with a 5–7 6–4 6–2 6–7 7–5 triumph over Nadal in the longest final of the Open era. The five-hour 53-minute contest between the two top-ranked players at the time, beat the record set in the 1988 US Open final. Advertisement The final set saw the two deadlocked at 4-4 before a Djokovic break of serve allowed the match to conclude in the early hours in Melbourne. Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer (Wimbledon final 2019) Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer (left) shake hands after the mens singles final on day thirteen of the Wimbledon (Victoria Jones/PA) Federer was beaten in the last major final of his career as world number one Djokovic toppled the second seed 7-6 1-6 7-6 4-6 13-12 in another near five-hour affair. The Serbian eventually claimed the deciding set in what is the longest Wimbledon final in history. Andy Murray vs Roger Federer (London 2012 Olympics final) #OnThisDay 2012 @andy_murray won Gold at the London #Olympics ! 🇬🇧🥇 📽️ via @TeamGB — LTA (@the_LTA) August 5, 2017 Sport Carlos Alcaraz defends French Open title after epi... Read More Andy Murray put his Wimbledon final defeat to Federer a month earlier behind him, gaining revenge with a 6–2 6–1 6–4 victory to claim Olympic Gold. Advertisement A home crowd roared Murray on to Team GB's first medal in the event since 1908 in a contest which sticks in the memory for the emotion of Murray's display and undoubted quality as he got past the then world number one.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner Make History in French Open Final
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner Make History in French Open Final originally appeared on Athlon Sports. No. 1 Jannik Skinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz played a French Open men's singles final for the ages on Sunday at Roland Garros. Advertisement Sinner appeared to be in full control after two sets. The Italian took a 2-0 lead into the third set, having won 31 consecutive sets in Grand Slam events, including every set he played in the French Open to that point. Alcaraz was not fazed. The defending French Open champion extended the match by snapping Sinner's streak and winning the third set. He fought off three championship points in the fourth set, sending the match to a fifth set and an epic final into the Roland Garros history books. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts to a point during his match against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy match on day 13 at Roland Garros Mullane-Imagn Images During the decisive fifth set, the match became the longest men's singles final in French Open history, crossing the record of four hours and 42 minutes set in 1982 when Mats Wilander defeated Guillermo Vilas. Advertisement With a final match time of 5:29, Alcaraz vs. Sinner became the second-longest men's singles final at a Grand Slam, trailing only Novak Djokovic's win over Rafael Nadal in the 2012 Australian Open (5:53). Remarkably, the 1982 final only took four sets to reach the record time, with Wilander winning 1–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–0, 6–4. It took five sets and a tiebreak — for just the second time ever in a men's singles Grand Slam final in the Open Era — for Alcaraz to emerge with his second straight victory at Roland Garros. He won 4–6, 6–7(4–7), 6–4, 7–6(7–3), 7–6(10–2). Coming into the 2025 final, Sinner was 0-5 in his career in matches that lasted more than 3:50. Advertisement On the other hand, Alcaraz had a history of getting stronger in marathon matches. The Spaniard was previously 9-1 in matches of that length. However, he was previously 0-8 after losing the first two sets. When Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in the 2024 French Open men's singles final, their match nearly set the record with a match time of 4:12. Related: Ben Shelton's Girlfriend Trinity Rodman Issues Strong Statement on Relationship Before French Open This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz: How to watch the 2025 men's French Open final today
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. No. 1 Jannik Sinner will face defending French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 men's French Open final. This is Alcaraz's second straight year reaching the French Open final. He's faced Sinner 11 times and won seven of those matches. Sinner most recently took home the trophy at the 2025 Australian Open. The men's French Open final is this Sunday, June 8, at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. In the U.S., the men's final will air on TNT, truTV and stream live on Max. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Sinner vs. Alcaraz. How to watch Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz at the 2025 French Open Final: Dates: Sunday, June 8 Advertisement Time: 9 a.m. ET (estimated start time) Location: Stade Roland-Garros TV channel: TNT, truTV Streaming: HBO Max Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz final start time: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will meet in the men's final at the French Open on Sunday, June 8, at approximately 9 a.m. ET. 2025 French Open channel: The Sinner vs. Alcaraz final match will air across TNT and truTV — and stream live on HBO Max. How to watch the French Open without cable: Disney Best bundle with French Open coverage Max, Disney+ and Hulu bundle (ad-free) The Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle gets you exactly what it sounds like: access to Disney+, Hulu and Max. If you go ad-free ($29.99/month) you'll save up to 38% off compared to individually paying for all three services — and gain access to the French Open final matches. If you don't already have access to these platforms, this is a great option that really covers your bases, streaming-wise. You'll get access to three vast libraries, fully stocked with everything MCU, all those Disney princesses (new and old), Hulu's robust catalog of shows on-demand the day after they air, including the latest episodes of Abbott Elementary, Grey's Anatomy and more, and the most recent seasons of The Last of Us, The Pitt and The White Lotus. $29.99/month at Disney How to watch the French Open with a VPN: If you want to catch every match of the French Open and don't currently subscribe to HBO Max or a live TV streaming service, in Australia a majority of the action is streaming free with ads on 9Now, and in Austria it's all streaming free with ads on ServusTV. Advertisement Don't live in either of those places? Don't worry, you can still stream like you do with the help of a VPN. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you're looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to the next F1 race without a cable package, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user. Stream French Open coverage ExpressVPN ExpressVPN offers 'internet without borders,' meaning you can tune into an Austrian or Australian livestream this month as opposed to paying for another streaming subscription. All you'll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location and then find free livestream coverage on 9Now or ServusTV. ExpressVPN's added protection, speed and range of location options make it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus it's Engadget's top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 61% when they sign up for ExpressVPN's 2-year subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you're nervous about trying a VPN. From $4.99/month at ExpressVPN 2025 French Open schedule: June 7: Women's final Advertisement June 8: Men's final French Open 2025 men's seeds: Jannik Sinner Carlos Alcaraz Alexander Zverev Taylor Fritz Jack Draper Novak Djokovic Casper Ruud Lorenzo Musetti Alex de Minaur Holger Rune Daniil Medvedev Tommy Paul Ben Shelton Arthur Fils Frances Tiafoe Grigor Dimitrov Andrey Rublev Francisco Cerúndolo Jakub Menšík Stefanos Tsitsipas Tomáš Macháč Ugo Humbert Sebastian Korda Karen Khachanov Alexei Popyrin Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Denis Shapovalov Brandon Nakashima Félix Auger-Aliassime Hubert Hurkacz Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Alex Michelsen French Open 2025 women's seeds: Aryna Sabalenka Coco Gauff Jessica Pegula Jasmine Paolini Iga Świątek Mirra Andreeva Madison Keys Zheng Qinwen Emma Navarro Paula Badosa Diana Shnaider Elena Rybakina Elina Svitolina Karolína Muchová Barbora Krejčíková Amanda Anisimova Daria Kasatkina Donna Vekić Liudmila Samsonova Ekaterina Alexandrova Jeļena Ostapenko Clara Tauson Beatriz Haddad Maia Elise Mertens Magdalena Fręch Marta Kostyuk Leylah Fernandez Peyton Stearns Linda Nosková Anna Kalinskaya Sofia Kenin Yulia Putintseva More ways to watch the 2025 French Open:
Al Jazeera
3 days ago
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LIVE: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff – French Open tennis final
Aryna Sabalenka faces Coco Gauff in the French Open women's tennis match at Roland Garros in Paris, France, starts at 3pm (13:00 GMT).World number one Sabalenka, who was born in Belarus, beat Poland's Iga Swiatek in her last-four number two Gauff, of the United States, beat France's Lois Boisson in the Carlos Alcaraz faces Italy's Jannik Sinner in the men's final on up to date: Follow Al Jazeera Sport on our website and on X for the latest news, features and live events from around the world. Update: Date: 10m ago (09:45 GMT) Title: Welcome to our live coverage Content: Hello, welcome and thanks for joining our live coverage of Coco Gauff against Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final at the French Open. The match at Roland-Garros is one of the most highly anticipated women's finals in years, and is part of an incredible finale to the event, which also sees a mouthwatering matchup in Sunday's men's final. I'm Kevin Hand and I'll bring you the live build-up as well as the photo coverage of the day. Rohan Sharma will bring you our comprehensive text commentary stream of the match itself. Stick with Al Jazeera Sport for all the action – and a look ahead to Carlos Alcaraz's title defence against Jannik Sinner – over the coming hours.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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French Open: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faces No. 2 Coco Gauff in the women's final
PARIS (AP) — No.1 Aryna Sabalenka faces No. 2 Coco Gauff in the French Open final on Saturday with both women aiming to win the title for the first time. Gauff lost the 2022 French Open final at age 18 but the American beat Sabalenka in the 2023 U.S. Open final, Gauff's only major so far. Advertisement The 27-year-old Sabalenka, who is from Belarus, has won three majors but is appearing in her first French Open final. It is the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 final in Paris since 2013, when Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova, and just the second in the last 30 years. Sabalenka and Gauff have split their 10 previous matchups evenly, but Sabalenka won their most recent encounter, also on a clay court at the Madrid Open a month ago. ___ AP tennis: The Associated Press
