Grinning from ear to ear during the decisive tiebreak, Carlos Alcaraz erased a two-set deficit in a major for the first time in his career and erased three championship points to upend top-ranked Jannik Sinner 4-6,

French Open Approves Carlos Alcaraz Nickname After Grand Slam Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rafael Nadal earned the title "King of Clay" due to his dominance on the clay court throughout his 23-year tennis career. Now, it looks like his heir apparent is here, with the French Open even approving it.

I am just really happy to put my name into one of the best finals and the longest final here at Roland Garros.” It was the first Grand Slam final between world No.1 Sinner and world No.2 Alcaraz - and the first Gen Z final between two men born in the 21st century.