Carlos Alcaraz etched his name in the history books and matched Roger Federer's world record after winning the 2025 French Open after a marathon clash against Jannik Sinner on Sunday (June 8) at the Court Philippe-Chartier at the Stade Roland Garros. The summit clash was the longest final in the competition's history and the first to last over five hours. Infact, the match lasted five hours and 29 minutes, which is the second-longest male singles Grand Slam final in history behind the Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal clash in the 2012 Australian Open (5 hours, 53 minutes).

Alcaraz won his fifth Grand Slam career win despite losing the first two sets and saving three championship points. The 22-year-old Spaniard won the summit clash by a 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6. Through the victory, Alcacraz won the French Open title for the second time in his career, having also lifted the elusive prize last year.

Alcaraz has won all five Grand Slam finals he has played in his career having won the summit clash in the 2022 US Open, 2023 Wimbledon, 2024 French Open, and 2024 Wimbledon. The Spaniard is only the second player in history to win each of his first five Grand Slam finals after Roger Federer. The Swiss legend quite incredibly won the first seven major finals in his career after winning the 2003 Wimbledon, 2004 Australian Open, 2004 Wimbledon, 2004 US Open, 2005 Wimbledon, 2005 US Open, and 2006 Australian Open.

Federer's first defeat in a slam final was the 2006 French Open final to Rafael Nadal. Meanwhile, Alcaraz's victory also marked the first defeat for Sinner in the summit clash of a major after he won on his first three appearances by clinching the 2024 Australian Open, 2024 US Open, and 2025 Australian Open.

Alcaraz is now the only player in history to have a 100% win record in major finals after playing five or more summit clashes. Infact, no male player apart from Federer or Alcaraz even managed to even their first four slam finals.

Overall, a total of 13 players have a 100% record in major finals in the Open Era, but only three of them have played multiple finals. Alcaraz has a record of five wins in five, Gustavo Kuerten won all three summit clashes of his career (French Open 1997, 2000, and 2001) while Johan Kreik played two major finals and won both (Australian Open 1981, 1982).

Among players with a minimum of four grand slam wins, Alcaraz's win percentage in major finals is the best, with Australian Rod Laver second on the elite list.

Best Win Percentages In Men's Singles Grand Slams Finals (Minimum 4 Grand Slams wins)

Player	Win Percentage	Grand Slams Won	Grand Slam Finals Lost
Carlos Alcaraz	100%	5	0
Rod Laver	83.3%	5	1
Pete Sampras	77.8%	14	4
Rafael Nadal	73.3%	22	8
John Newcombe	71.4%	5	2
Bjorn Borg	68.8%	11	5
Novak Djokovic	64.9%	24	13
Roger Federer	64.5%	20	11
John McEnroe	63.6%	7	4
Mats Wilander	63.6	7	4

Alcaraz has the joint third most slams without losing a final across genders alongside Iga Swiatek, who also has a record of five victories in as many Grand Slam finals. Only Monica Sales (6) and Federer (7) won more Grand Slam finals before losing.

The Spaniard (22 years, 1 months, 3 days) is the joint quickest player to win five grand slams alongside Rafael Nadal. Bjorn Borg (22 years, 0 months, 5 days ) was the only player to achieve the significant milestone at a younger age.