Nadal, Laver react to Alcaraz-Sinner classic

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner captured the world's attention Sunday with their incredible performance in the Roland Garros final.

Both men produced jaw-dropping shotmaking and tremendous battling spirit to create a match that will be discussed for decades to come. Stars from inside and outside the tennis world shared their thoughts on social media after the match.

Rafael Nadal, the 14-time Roland Garros champion, congratulated both Alcaraz and Sinner.

¡Qué final de @rolandgarros tan increíble! 🔥

¡Enhorabuena @carlosalcaraz! 🏆💪🏼

Congrats also @janniksin for the great battle 👏🏻

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) June 8, 2025

Still taking in that incredible men’s final at Roland Garros. So happy for @carlosalcaraz - five Grand Slams at just 22! My heart goes out to Jannik Sinner, who showed real class in defeat. What a match, thank you both. Tennis is in great hands.🚀

— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) June 8, 2025

After an epic match of cinematic proportions and 5+ hours of play, @carlosalcaraz is the Men's Singles Champion at #RolandGarros!

Congratulations! https://t.co/3fCztGMJiy

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 8, 2025

Insane Level 😱😲🔥 @rolandgarros

— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) June 8, 2025

Grande Carlitos!!! Que alegría inmensa, que merecido por no bajar los brazos, un partido casi imposible. Merecían ganar los 2.
Felicitaciones amigo @carlosalcaraz #RolandGarros https://t.co/4OtBs5ZcUZ

— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) June 8, 2025

Many celebrities were also in awe of the superstars in the championship clash. From actor Matthew McConaughey to NBA legend Pau Gasol, plenty of people commended the champions.

Thank you @janniksin @carlosalcaraz for the absolute elite mano y mano competition. Wow. Congrats Carlos.

— Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) June 8, 2025

Qué oda al tenis! Enhorabuena tanto a @carlosalcaraz como a @janniksin por la final que nos han regalado a los amantes de este deporte 👏🏼👏🏼

Y GRACIAS a Carlitos por lo que nos has hecho vibrar esta tarde. Nos has enseñado de nuevo por qué nunca nunca nos debemos rendir. Disfruta… pic.twitter.com/JYtH9DXHdN

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) June 8, 2025

I LOVE watching greatness!!! Tip of the cap to @carlosalcaraz @janniksin on an incredible #frenchopen2025!!!! To play at that level for over 5 hours is amazing… Thanks for letting us watch!! #WeAreEntertained

— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) June 8, 2025

Congratulations, dear @carlosalcaraz, for your second consecutive Roland Garros title, the fifth Grand Slam, achieved in such spectacular fashion. All madridistas are happy and proud of this brilliant success achieved by one of our own.

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) June 8, 2025

Continue to scroll to see what more tennis players had to say about the Roland Garros final.

Alcaraz will win as many GS as he want to👏! 5-0 in Slam finals is sensational

— Kafelnikov Yevgeny (@KYevgeni) June 8, 2025

5:30 de magia !!! Gracias @carlosalcaraz @janniksin 😍🎾

— diego schwartzman (@dieschwartzman) June 8, 2025

What a match 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

Thank you @carlosalcaraz and @janniksin for one of the most beautiful matches I have ever seen. Bravo to both of you, and can’t wait to see more grand slam finals of the two of you 🤍

Vive le tennis 🙌🏻@rolandgarros

— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) June 8, 2025

Que final de @rolandgarros !
Esto no parece real 😍 @carlosalcaraz !

— Fernando Verdasco (@FerVerdasco) June 8, 2025

that was ultimate in thrill of victory ✌️ for escape from Alcaraz and agony of defeat for Sin City 🌆

— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) June 8, 2025

This match is off the charts. Never seen a final this level. Nobody deserves to lose this.

— James Blake (@JRBlake) June 8, 2025

Bravo @janniksin et @carlosalcaraz pour le spectacle 👏👏👏
Ce sport est dingue ❤️

— Lucas Pouille (@la_pouille) June 8, 2025

And we thought it couldn’t get any better than Fedal 😦 Scary tennis #RolandGarros2025

— Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) June 8, 2025

Absolutely incredible match. Thank you Carlos and Jannik 🎾

— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) June 8, 2025

Gracias por darnos este domingo Charly y Jannik 🙌 🔥 Que pedazo de final

— Francisco Cerúndolo (@FranCerundolo) June 8, 2025