Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs in Historic French Open 2025 Final Against Jannik Sinner
Alcaraz Defends His Title in a Gripping Final
Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his title at the French Open 2025, overcoming World No.1 Jannik Sinner in a nail-biting final held at Court Philippe-Chatrier on June 8.
The match was a five-set epic, concluding with scores of 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6, lasting an astonishing 5 hours and 29 minutes. This final set a new record for the longest French Open final, surpassing the previous record of 4 hours and 42 minutes set in 1982 between Mats Wilander and Guillermo Vilas.
Alcaraz, who found himself down two sets, made a remarkable comeback, winning the last three sets to not only retain his title but also secure his fifth Grand Slam victory. He saved three championship points to push the match into a super tiebreak, ultimately claiming the La Coupe des Mousquetaire, also known as The Musketeers' Trophy.
Prize Money for Alcaraz and Sinner
Both players were rewarded for their outstanding performances with significant prize money. Carlos Alcaraz, as the champion, earned €2,550,000 (approximately US$2,920,634) from a record tournament prize pool of €56,352,000 (around US$64,416,273), along with 2000 ranking points.
With this latest win, Alcaraz's career earnings have surged to $44,732,623, placing him seventh on the all-time earnings list.
Jannik Sinner, the runner-up, received €1,275,000 (about $1,457,226) and 1200 points, bringing his total career earnings to $40,069,385, ranking him ninth in all-time earnings.
Semifinalists Djokovic and Musetti's Earnings
The prize distribution extended beyond the finalists to include players who reached the semifinals. Both Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti, who were eliminated in the semifinals by Sinner and Alcaraz respectively, earned €690,000 each (approximately $789,170).
This prize money further solidified Djokovic's position as the all-time leader in career earnings, now totaling $187,870,987. He remains the only player to surpass the $150 million mark in career earnings, enhancing his legacy in the sport.
Players who reached the quarterfinals received €440,000 each (around $503,239). The total prize pool for the French Open 2025 saw a 5.33% increase from last year's €53,478,000, reflecting the tournament's ongoing growth in financial rewards for participants.