Historic Fifth Slam at Roland Garros
On June 8, 2025, Carlos Alcaraz stunned the tennis world by overcoming Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6(4)-7, 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) in a marathon final at Roland Garros. At 22 years, 1 month, and 3 days old, he joined Rafael Nadal in winning five majors by that age—a feat once thought untouchable.
PGA Tour’s Playful Roast
Shortly after the victory, the PGA Tour jumped into the conversation with a tongue-in-cheek social post: “5 majors by age 22. Not even Tiger Woods did that 👏.” The jab at the 82-time tour winner quickly went viral across both golf and tennis circles.
Alcaraz’s Take on the Comparison
Asked about the comparison to Tiger Woods—the most decorated golfer of all time—Alcaraz smiled and called it “destiny.” He told reporters, “Matching Rafa’s record at the same age is an honor. To see golf’s biggest tour acknowledge it like this… it’s something I’ll remember forever.”
Tennis World Flooded with Praise
From Rod Laver to Coco Gauff, congratulations poured in. Laver applauded the epic five-set comeback, while Gauff quipped about “running it back in Beijing” and praised Alcaraz’s fighting spirit. Even the ATP Tour dropped a ❤️ emoji on the PGA Tour’s post.
More Records in the Bag
With this win, Alcaraz became the only player in the Open Era to maintain a perfect 5–0 record in Grand Slam finals before turning 23. He’s also the fourth man this century—after Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic—to win a major in four consecutive years.
What’s Next for the “Prince of Clay”
Having conquered Roland Garros, Alcaraz now turns his sights to Wimbledon, where grass has never been his strongest surface. If he can adapt his relentless baseline power to the All England Club, he may well complete a rare career Grand Slam before age 23.