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Alcaraz puts French Open miracle down to 'real champions' mindset

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the end of their men's singles final match on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)

Carlos Alcaraz said "real champions" are made in tough situations after the Spaniard saved three championship points and fought from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in the French Open final on Sunday.

Reigning champion Alcaraz looked set to relinquish his Roland Garros title when he fell 5-3 behind in the fourth set, but the 22-year-old instead pulled off one of the greatest escape acts in Grand Slam history.

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