Sinner Cracks Under Pressure in Epic French Open Final Loss to Alcaraz

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Posted by NewAdmin on 2025-06-12 08:56:31 |

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Jannik Sinner, the newly crowned World No. 1, appeared visibly shell-shocked as Carlos Alcaraz clinched a sensational victory in the French Open 2025 men's singles final at Roland Garros on Sunday. In a grueling five-set thriller lasting five hours and 29 minutes – the longest-ever Roland Garros final – Alcaraz displayed immense resilience, coming back from a two-set deficit to win 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6.

The defeat also revealed a rarely seen emotional side of the usually "ice-cold" Italian. Sinner, renowned for his calm demeanor under pressure, found himself battling not just Alcaraz but also a seemingly hostile crowd, reportedly due to a past controversial doping ban. At one point in the match, Sinner seemed on the verge of an emotional breakdown, a stark contrast to his typically composed persona.

This uncharacteristic display aligns with Sinner's earlier admission after his fourth-round win against Rublev, where he revealed he cannot always control his emotions. "Absolutely not true," he had stated regarding his outwardly calm appearance. "Inside there is a storm going on. Tennis is a very mental game, you try and not show anything to your opponent. When you see your opponent struggling a little, you always try and raise [your game]." He acknowledged his evolution in handling pressure, noting, "in the beginning of my career it was a little bit, the storm was outside, not only inside. I’m happy how I handle situations [now].”

Despite the heartbreaking loss, Sinner maintained his composure in the post-match ceremony. "Some time ago, we would have loved to be here. Still an amazing tournament even though it's very, very difficult now, but it's okay," he remarked, appreciating the ball kids and the "amazing" support from the crowd throughout the tournament, promising to "see you guys next year again." The epic final underscored both players' immense talent and provided a thrilling conclusion to the French Open.

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