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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the final match of the French Tennis Open against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo / Lindsey Wasson)

Alcaraz retains French Open crown after astonishing win over Sinner

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