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.

French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz could lose up to a third of his prize money after his fifth Grand Slam triumph. Alcaraz, 22, beat world number one Jannik Sinner in a final which lasted nearly five and a half hours at Roland-Garros on June 8.