Carlos Alcaraz made an enormous declare on Sunday after coming again to beat Jannik Sinner to win the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris.
Alcaraz dropped the primary two units of the match and was even down triple-championship level within the fourth set earlier than battling again to win it 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Throughout a post-match interview with TNT, Alcaraz was requested by Jim Courier the place this match ranks in his grand slam profession. Alcaraz declared it his greatest match.
“I’m going to place it the primary one,” Alcaraz stated. “I believe that is the primary match that I got here again from two units to like down. I believe it was in a greater location – the Roland Garros remaining in opposition to the No. 1 of the world — Jannik. I believe it was the right location to return again from two units to like down. I believe it’s the greatest match that I’ve performed in grand slam historical past in my profession. So the perfect grand slam match in my profession. I’m actually proud and completely happy that this occurred.”
True certainly — Alcaraz had been 0-8 in his profession when down two units at majors. So not solely did he make this his first profession comeback from down two units, however he did it in opposition to the No. 1 participant, getting back from down triple-championship level, and to win the championship. That’s pretty much as good because it will get.
The betting odds show simply how ridiculous Alcaraz’s comeback in opposition to Sinner was. Alcaraz has now received 5 profession main singles titles, together with consecutive French Opens. Sinner has received three profession majors. The 2 stars have mixed to win every of the final six majors.
