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.

Carlos Alcaraz won the 2025 French Open men's title, defeating Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (10-2) in an epic final on Sunday. The five-hour and 29-minute match is the second-longest men's major final by time behind the 2012 Australian Open between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal,

Carlos Alcaraz called it destiny as he levelled Rafael Nadal's tally of grand slam wins at the same age with his thrilling comeback against Jannik Sinner in the final of the French Open 2025 on Sunday,