Paris, June 10, 2025, 5:15 p.m. +07-An electric silence reigned on the clay of Roland-Garros 2025 this afternoon, when Carlos Alcaraz went up the slope to win historically in the final against Jannik Sinner. The 22-year-old Spaniard transformed a match apparently lost into a triumph, winning 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 after almost five hours of exhausting play. But the real shock occurred a few moments later when Alcaraz, soaked in sweat and out of breath, revealed the secret of his dazzling return: “I thought of Nadal and refused to abandon. His energy motivated me to continue fighting! This overwhelming admission left the world of tennis in shock, triggering a wave of admiration and debates that is spread around the world.

The final was a real whirlwind of emotions. Sinner, the world’s number 1 23 years old, dominated from the outset, using its precision and endurance to take a comfortable 2-1 advance. Alcaraz, led 4-1 in the fourth set, seemed to the edge of the collapse, his energy declining under the incessant pressure of the Italian. The Parisian public held his breath while Sinner served for the match at 5-4. Then, a change of course took place. Alcaraz unleashed a series of ferocious straight blows, breakant to force the tie-break, won 7-6. In the fifth set, animated by an almost supernatural determination, he won against Sinner 6-4, collapsed on clay, incredulous and triumphant.

The post-match press conference has turned into revelation. When asked what had triggered this turnaround, Alcaraz’s eyes enlightened emotion. “I thought of Nadal and refused to give up. His energy motivated me to continue fighting! He said, the voice full of gratitude. The reference to Rafael Nadal, fourteen times winner of Roland-Garros and retired in 2024, echoed. Alcaraz, protected from the heritage of Nadal, attributed to the unshakable will of the Spanish, forged over the countless battles on clay, the mental fuel that carried it to the end. Fans on X exploded with joy, one of them publishing: “Carlos embodies the ghost of Nadal? It’s epic! Another added: “This return was pure Rafa energy – chills! »»

Nadal’s influence on Alcaraz is well known. Both trained together during the years of Alcaraz training, and Nadal’s tenacity on clay has long served as a model for the young player. Today’s match, played a few streets from where Nadal used to reign, seemed to invoke this spirit. The resurgence of Alcaraz in the fourth set reflected the legendary lifts of Nadal, in particular his 2007 final against Federer. “Rafa taught me that no deficit is too big if you believe it,” said Alcaraz, his words finding an echo with fans who flood social networks with the hashtags #nadallegacy and #alcarazmiracle.

The world of tennis is in turmoil in the face of these implications. Sinner, graceful in defeat, recognized Alcaraz’s fight by declaring: “He found an additional asset, I could not match it. Analysts praised this victory as a turning point, one of them, noting: “Carlos proved that he was not only talented, but also a warrior, like Nadal. However, this admission also aroused the debate. Some purists believe that it is unfair to invoke the mind of a retired legend, while others see a tribute to the rich history of tennis. On X, a user wrote: “The shadow of Nadal won Roland-Garros in Carlos; Sinner had no chance! Another has replied: “It’s inspiring, not cheating; Let this young person have his hour of glory. »»

The match itself testified to the evolution of Alcaraz. Led by two breaks in the fifth set, he recovered with a mixture of defensive notches and aggressive winning blows, saving three match balls before sealing the victory by a thunderous Ace. The public clamor was deafening, tribute to his talent and the emotional force of his inspiration. Nadal, who was watching from Spain, sent him a message of congratulations: “Proud to see my fight showcase in you, Carlos. »»

While Roland-Garros 2025 is coming to an end, the triumph of Alcaraz is more than a title: it is a historic moment. His shattering return, carried by Nadal’s unshakable spirit, has redefined the resilience of tennis. Fans are amazed, divided between the celebration of a new champion and respect for the past. With this victory, Alcaraz not only won his third grand slam, but also consolidated his place in the line of the kings of the clay, proving that sometimes the greatest victories are born from the heart of a legend.