Virat Kohli’s name was mentioned during the French Open finals, where Carlos Alcaraz made an amazing comeback to snatch the title away from Jannik Sinner.
Alcaraz’s Historic Comeback Draws Kohli Comparison
Virat Kohli’s global influence was highlighted on the grandest stage, as the impact of the greatest batter was drawn in comparison to Carlos Alcaraz’s magnificent comeback. Alcaraz, who was losing 0–2, made a comeback 3–2 in a 5-set final to win the title.
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After losing the first two sets in the Roland Garros final, Alcaraz bounced back in style to beat Sinner 3–2 in a 5-set thriller that went down in history as the longest final ever in French Open history.
Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points as he produced an amazing fightback. Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old, is now a 5-time Grand Slam champion and made history by becoming the third-youngest player to win five titles after Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg.
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Carlos Alcaraz Earns Virat Kohli, Michael Jordan Comparison
The commentators mentioned that watching Carlos Alcaraz is like “Virat Kohli in cricket and Michael Jordan in basketball.” The influence and impact Virat Kohli has created around the world is not only among cricket lovers, but also in other sports—his impact is unmatched.
Virat Kohli’s recent triumph in winning his maiden IPL trophy in 2025 marked a major milestone in his career after a 17-year wait. This victory by Virat Kohli was sheer grit, determination, and a never-give-up attitude. It can be compared to Carlos Alcaraz, who is yet to lose a Grand Slam final in his career, as the record stands at 5–0. The comparison drawn between these two great athletes shows the influence and impact they have created in the field of sports.
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