Tie-breakpublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 6-6 (6-3) Alcaraz*
Jannik Sinner hits the net post as the first opportunity passes him by.
Summary
Carlos Alcaraz wins epic French Open final against Jannik Sinner
Spaniard battles back from two sets down to win 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (10-2)
Alcaraz saved three championship points in fourth set
Longest Roland Garros final in history at five hours and 29 minutes
World number one Sinner was bidding for third major title in a row
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Tie-breakpublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 8 June
Tie-break - four set points for Sinnerpublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 6-6 (6-2) Alcaraz*
Carlos Alcaraz hooks into the net and Jannik Sinner has the second set in his sights once again.
Four set points for the world number one.
Tie-breakpublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 8 June
*Sinner 6-4 6-6 (5-2) Alcaraz
Wow.
The first mini-break goes the way of Jannik Sinner and what a way to seal it. The Italian guides a forehand down the line and deep into the corner - Carlos Alcaraz was left rooted to the spot.
And he gets another.
Alcaraz attempts the drop shot but it lands in the tramlines.
Image source, Getty ImagesTie-breakpublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 6-6 (3-2) Alcaraz*
Jannik Sinner remains calm for a double hold too.
Who blinks first?
Tie-breakpublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 8 June
*Sinner 6-4 6-6 (1-2) Alcaraz
Tie-break records for Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz this year, you ask?
Sinner has played seven and won six with Alcaraz winning nine of the 12 he has featured in.
Alcaraz hits back to for a double hold.
Tie-breakpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 6-6 (1-0) Alcaraz*
Jannik Sinner starts emphatically with a winner at the net.
Alcaraz holds to force second set tie-breakpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 8 June
*Sinner 6-4 6-6 Alcaraz
Plans cleared for the evening? We've hit the two hour mark.
Carlos Alcaraz with a deft drop shot to lead 40-0.
We're closing in on tie-break territory.
A forehand winner and on we go.
Image source, Getty Images'No panic there from Sinner'published at 16:30 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 6-5 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsImpressive stuff from Jannik Sinner.
He still hasn't dropped a set so there is no panic there and he just gets his composure back.
He is almost says: 'What do you have? Can you throw this set into a tie-break? Remember, I haven't lost a set in this tournament yet'.
Carlos Alcaraz has to find a way to push this into a tie-breaker if he wants to turn this final around.
Sinner holdspublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 6-5 Alcaraz*
It's tough to know who has the majority of the support on Philippe Chatrier - both players are getting roundly cheered when they step up their game.
The fans are clearly just there for a good time and they aren't going to be leaving disappointed.
Jannik Sinner is the one getting the plaudits now following a hold to 15.
Huge game coming up.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 8 June
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland GarrosCarlos Alcaraz is starting to enjoy himself now.
There is swagger back in his step - and his shots.
He's keen to bring the crowd into this contest and curries favour by holding his arm aloft in their direction.
It works as they respond with regular chants of his name.
'Alcaraz is just lapping it all up'published at 16:25 British Summer Time 8 June
*Sinner 6-4 5-5 Alcaraz
Naomi Broady
British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsCarlos Alcaraz is just lapping it all up from the crowd.
He spins around in a circle and fist pumps to all the different areas of this stadium.
Alcaraz holdspublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 8 June
*Sinner 6-4 5-5 Alcaraz
Now just the matter of holding for Carlos Alcaraz to ensure that hard work does not go to waste.
There's a swagger about the Spaniard once again. He sends Jannik Sinner racing left and then right before stepping up to the net to volley a winner. 30-0.
Down the line into wide open space. That'll do. Alcaraz turns away with his arm raised.
Image source, Getty Images'Alcaraz is back in the building'published at 16:22 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 5-4 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsCarlos Alcaraz is back in the building. What a way for him to get back into this set!
It is incredible to look at the response from Jannik Sinner. He looks across at his box as if to say everything is alright and he will break in the next game again.
Sinner missed too many first serves, changed his tactics and took the ball too early after the return.
Alcaraz breaks back in second setpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 5-4 Alcaraz*
Game on!
Carlos Alcaraz stands firm in the face of adversity and there is a huge roar on Court Philippe Chatrier when Jannik Sinner sends his forehand long.
Image source, Getty ImagesBreak point Alcarazpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 8 June
*Sinner 6-4 5-3 Alcaraz
But that lead is quickly wiped out after a couple of errors from Carlos Alcaraz.
30-30.
Maybe there is still hope for Alcaraz.
Sinner, at full stretch, puts into the net.
'Alcaraz trying his best to get things going'published at 16:16 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 5-3 Alcaraz*
Naomi Broady
British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsI think Carlos Alcaraz is kind of trying to find his way again.
He has been trying to at least do something different in the last game or two and we have seen his energy levels going up again.
He is trying his best to get things going out there because he knows he cannot continue in the same way. He cannot expect Jannik Sinner to drop off because he isn't going anywhere.
Postpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 5-3 Alcaraz*
Jannik Sinner has barely put a foot wrong on since being broken in the fifth game of this match, but he finds himself trailing 0-30 as he looks to close out this second set.
Alcaraz holdspublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 8 June
*Sinner 6-4 5-3 Alcaraz
The early break in this second set for Jannik Sinner means this game is almost a free-hit as he looks to wrap it up quickly - he'll have the chance to serve for the set next time round if it doesn't pan out for him.
It doesn't. Sinner hooks into the net as Carlos Alcaraz gets a hold to 15.
Image source, Getty Images'His forehand is usually his strength'published at 16:13 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 5-2 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsThe forehand has actually let Carlos Alcaraz down today because the backhand has been pretty solid.
If you look at his second serve returns, they have all been predominantly on the forehand side and the errors have come from that.
His forehand is usually his strength.
Sinner holds to close in on second setpublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 8 June
Sinner 6-4 5-2 Alcaraz*
A big miss from Jannik Sinner at the net sees him trailing 30-15 on serve.
But it's gifted straight back when Carlos Alcaraz goes long and the Spaniard can only smile. He's already vented his frustration in this match... is he now just accepting it's not his day?
Alcaraz overcooks it again and Sinner is a game shy of taking the second set.
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