Carlos Alcaraz produced a stunning comeback to beat Jannik Sinner in the French Open final, with the likes of Rafael Nadal and Coco Gauff quick to congratulate him

Both Alcaraz and his idol Nadal were exactly the same age - at 22 years, one month and three days - when they won their fifth grand slam title

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal won their respective fifth career Grand Slam at the exact age of 22 years, one month and three days.

Carlos Alcaraz is following in the footsteps of his longtime idol and fellow countryman Rafael Nadal, literally and figuratively. Alcaraz, who defeated Jannik Sinner in a thrilling, comeback victory from two sets down in the men's French Open final on Sunday, became the first repeat men's champion at Roland Garros since Nadal.

Carlos Alcaraz fought back from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in an unforgettable French Open final, with Rafael Nadal among those to pay tribute to the pair

Alcaraz, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on May 5th, successfully defended his French Open title and he is now a two-time winner at Roland Garros. He also completed back-to-back Wimbledon triumphant runs in 2023 and 2024, while his maiden Major title came at the 2022 US Open.

Carlos Alcaraz produced the comeback of all comebacks to beat Jannik Sinner in the French Open final, with the Spaniard revealing he was inspired by Rafael Nadal