New Delhi: Game, set, match! Court Philippe Chatrier is set to hear those words for one final time as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz lock horns in their first-ever major final. The buzz in Paris couldn’t be higher than this. Sinner is chasing his first Roland Garros crown and a third consecutive major trophy, after last year’s US Open and January’s Australian Open, while Alcaraz will be defending his crown.
This French Open final is the first to feature two players born in the 2000s, marking the dawn of a new era in men’s tennis. It’s also the first Roland Garros final between two players aged 23 or younger in more than three decades.
Sinner has looked unstoppable this fortnight, tearing through the Roland Garros draw without dropping a single set.
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The Italian’s form this year has been nothing short of incredible, especially after returning from a three-month doping ban. He is riding high on a 20-match winning streak at the majors and is on the hunt for his third consecutive Grand Slam trophy following his triumphs at the US Open and Australian Open.
The 23-year-old is the youngest man to reach three consecutive major singles finals since Pete Sampras in 1994. Speaking about facing Alcaraz, Sinner acknowledged the unique challenge: “It’s fun and not fun,” he said with a smile. “It’s both ways – he pushes you to play your best tennis, and that’s exciting but also tough.”
Meanwhile, Alcaraz has been tested but has proven his mettle in the French capital. Despite needing four sets in four of his six matches, the Spaniard remains a force on clay. The defending champion has already secured four major titles in his young career and carries a 7-4 head-to-head lead over Sinner into this showdown.
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He’s also the only player to beat Sinner this season, doing so convincingly at the Italian Open final last month. “He’s the best tennis player right now,” Alcaraz admitted. “I mean, he’s destroying every opponent.” But the 22-year-old is no stranger to big moments – he’s a perfect 4-0 in Grand Slam finals and relishes the big stage.
A final for the ages
Beyond the individual stakes, this match represents a shift in the men’s game. Novak Djokovic, after his semi-final loss to Sinner, summed it up perfectly: “They’re definitely great for tennis, both of them. Their rivalry is something the sport needs.”
Both have emerged victorious in all the major finals they have played — Sinner (3) and Alcaraz (4) — cementing their reputations as big-match players, just like the ‘Big 3’. Their rivalry has already produced some classic encounters from their 2022 US Open quarterfinal epic to their high-quality duel in the Roland Garros semifinals last year. Yet, this is their first major final, and only one can maintain their perfect record.
Regardless of who lifts the Coupe des Mousquetaires, one thing is certain that tennis fans can celebrate the birth of a new era, driven by two incredible talents destined to share the sport’s biggest stages for years to come.
Sinner chases a third straight Slam while Alcaraz defends his crown in their first Grand Slam final showdown. Tennis Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
