French Open record 14-time champion Rafael Nadal was given a brilliant Farewell on the first day of the tournament (19 May 2025) on the packed court Philip-Chaterial, which also included Andy Murray along with the other two members of ‘Big-3’, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. In those emotional moments, tennis lovers around the world were bothering the question that what would be the future of their favorite and great game… would they ever be able to enjoy such a strong rivalry again? But after the Marathon French Open final, which lasted 5 hours 29 minutes on June 8 between Spain’s 22 -year -old Karlos Alkaraz and 23 -year -old Janic Sinner, got answers to all his questions.
Start a new era in tennis
For more than two decades, ‘Big-3: Federer, Nadal and Djokovic ruled Mains Tennis for more than two decades. During this time the three together won 66 Grand Slam (Djokovic-24, Nadal-22, Federer-20). Their dominance can be gauged from the fact that there is no such year from 2003 to 2023, when at least one of the three has not won the Grand Slam. In Paris, the title match between Alkaraj and Sinner reached the peak of enthusiasm and got the answer to the question that ‘Big-3’ would fill the emptiness of Era.
The first Grand Slam final between two players born in the 2000s was the first Grand Slam final between the French Open match between Alkaraz-Sinner. It proved to be one of the greatest finals in the history of Grand Slam. This of course stamped the beginning of a new era in Mains Tennis. Out of the last 8, 7 Grand Slam Alkaraj and Sinner have made their names. Spanish players have become the third youngest male player to win five Grand Slam titles by defending the French Open title. So at the same time, Sinner is the second youngest player to reach three consecutive Grand Slam finals.
Talking about the head-to-head, Alkaraj has taken a lead of 8-4 at the sinner. But the final of the French Open showed how many important role Alkaraj and Sinner will play in each other’s career. The fine distance in their game will inspire both of them to continuously improve their game. Just like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic improved each other. The rivalry of Alkarage-Sinner is very important for Mains Tennis.
Carlos alcaraz did the impossible 🤯🏆#Rolandgarros pic.twitter.com/Quggo9zui22
-Roland-Garros (@Rolandgarros) June 8, 2025
The longest final in the history of French Open
This was the first title match at the Grand Slam among the world’s top 2 Men’s tennis player and familiar rivals. Everyone had expected to be struggling and exciting, but hardly anyone would have thought that this final on the red gravel of Rollan Garo of Paris would touch such a huge heights. This Mahamukabala, which lasted for 5 hours 29 minutes, was the longest final in the history of the French Open. At one time, Alkaraj was on the verge of defeat in the fourth set and three championships were facing points. But he made an incredible comeback and defended his title by winning in 5 sets. Sinner also showed a lot of courage and not only fought the game of Alkaraj, but on many occasions he was also heavy on the Spanish rival.
Alkarage vs Sinner: Different Game Style
Federer-Nadal-Jokovic’s Ravelri used to make his different style more special and attractive. In the same way, the game style of Alkaraj and Sinner also separates both of them with each other. Also, there is a glimpse of ‘Big-3’ in the game of both. Despite falling behind 2 sets in the final of the French Open, the Spanish player reminds Nadal and Djbich, despite falling behind 2 sets in the final of the French Open. At the same time, aggression is more visible in the game of sinner. In front of his strong groundstroke, rival is often seen helpless.
However, one thing that is equal in both is to perform brilliantly by recovering from pressure in big matches. The invincible record of 5–0 in the title matches of the Grand Slam of Alkaraz gives testimony. At the same time, Sinner also won all three Grand Slam finals before the defeat of this French Open.
One thing is clear that Alkaraj and Sinner completely assured the tennis world that the future of this game is in safe hands. So get ready to witness another great rivalry in the next 10-15 years. Do these two take you to which heights of adventure ..!