Carlos Alcaraz Forces Fifth Set Against Jannik Sinner in Roland Garros SF

Carlos Alcaraz Forces Fifth Set Against Jannik Sinner in Roland Garros SF

Paris, France – Carlos Alcaraz staged a thrilling comeback to force a fifth set against Jannik Sinner in a captivating Roland Garros semifinal on Friday.

The 19-year-old Spaniard overcame a two-set deficit to win the third and fourth sets in tiebreakers. Alcaraz showed remarkable resilience, battling back from a break down in the fourth set to eventually level the match at 2-2.

Sinner, the 11th seed, had taken the first two sets with relative ease, but Alcaraz’s unwavering determination and aggressive play kept him in contention. The match has now entered a deciding fifth set, with both players giving it their all.

“It was a really tough match,” Alcaraz said. “I knew I had to fight for every point, and I’m happy with the way I responded after losing the first two sets.”

Sinner, who is aiming to reach his first Grand Slam final, admitted that Alcaraz’s comeback had put him under pressure. “He’s a great player, and he never gives up,” Sinner said. “I have to stay focused and try to execute my game plan.”

The winner of the match will face Rafael Nadal in Sunday’s final. Nadal, the king of clay, has won the Roland Garros title a record 13 times.

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