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Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 4-5 Alcaraz*
Only one can be champion, though.
We're not far from finding out which one.
Carlos Alcaraz fires long on the opening point.
0-15.
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
Listen to live radio commentary from Roland Garros (UK only)
Postpublished at 19:30 British Summer Time
Postpublished at 19:29 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 4-5 Alcaraz*
"We are the champions" by Queen is the latest selection from the DJ on Philippe Chatrier.
He's been waiting for that one all afternoon. A good five hours!
Sinner holdspublished at 19:29 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 4-5 Alcaraz*
Jannik Sinner puts it flush on the baseline and Carlos Alcaraz gets under the return. It's long and that's the game.
Alcaraz to serve for the match.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 19:28 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 3-5 Alcaraz
Great response from Jannik Sinner.
His serve on the T leaves Carlos Alcaraz at full stretch and it's not coming back over the net.
40-15.
'Alcaraz cannot take this for granted'published at 19:27 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 3-5 Alcaraz
Naomi Broady
British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsI'm sure Carlos Alcaraz's comeback in the fourth set will serve as a warning to himself here.
He cannot take the advantage for granted in this fifth set.
Postpublished at 19:27 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 3-5 Alcaraz
A slip from Carlos Alcaraz but he still manages to send a winner over the net. 30-15.
Postpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 3-5 Alcaraz
And Jannik Sinner exposes the space out wide with a forehand to lead 30-0.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 3-5 Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner off to the perfect start. 15-0.
Alcaraz holdspublished at 19:25 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 3-5 Alcaraz
Barely an empty seat on Philippe Chatrier - maybe just two according to our reporter Jonathan Jurejko - as the drama continues to build.
It's not the hold to love that Jannik Sinner just picked up, but Carlos Alcaraz battles to get over the line.
Alcaraz is one game away from retaining the French Open title.
Image source, Getty Images'The French crowd have got behind Sinner'published at 19:24 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 3-4 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsIt's quite amazing, the French crowd have got behind Jannik Sinner all of a sudden.
I think it's because he has shown some emotion and that's what the Parisian love. They love to see a man who is wearing his heart on his sleeve.
Maybe he should've done this earlier...
Sinner holdspublished at 19:20 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 3-4 Alcaraz*
Jannik Sinner has his back firmly up against the wall now. The Italian can not afford any further slip-ups after being broken in the opening game of this fifth and final set.
Sinner puts the frustration of that previous game to one side and holds to love.
Can he get the crucial break back next, though?
Image source, Getty ImagesAlcaraz holdspublished at 19:18 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 2-4 Alcaraz
Contending with Carlos Alcaraz is one thing but dealing with a crowd largely supporting the Spaniard is another.
"Carlos, Carlos, Carlos" once again reverberates around Court Philippe Chatrier.
Jannik Sinner is not happy as he's unable to return a drop shot, claiming the serve to start the sequence was out. He's right too, but the chair umpire did not overrule.
Alcaraz goes on to hold.
Image source, Getty Images'The most energised I've seen him in a while'published at 19:18 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 2-3 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsThere is good news for all the Jannik Sinner fans out there, he is jumping up on his toes and getting ready for these returns.
I think this is the most energised I've seen him in a while.
Postpublished at 19:15 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 2-3 Alcaraz*
Anything you can do...
Jannik Sinner with a stunner of his own.
The Italian caresses a winner down the line to level.
Postpublished at 19:14 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 2-3 Alcaraz*
How has Carlos Alcaraz done that?
The 22-year-old is falling to his knees as he somehow works the ball back over the net to lead 15-0.
Alcaraz has to take a moment to dust the red clay off his legs and arms before we get back under way.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 19:13 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 2-3 Alcaraz*
We've just gone beyond the previous record for longest men's singles final at the French Open - four hours and 42 minutes (Open Era).
There's still a fair way to go in this marathon.
Sinner holdspublished at 19:11 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 2-3 Alcaraz*
Carlos Alcaraz is short on his backhand return and Jannik Sinner gets the hold.
That pickle juice is working.
Image source, Getty Images'Sinner got in a right kerfuffle'published at 19:11 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-3 Alcaraz
Naomi Broady
British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsIf he wins this, I think this might be Carlos Alcaraz's favourite match of his career.
The way he is engaging with the crowd has been another level today. It was almost like it was the crowd that got him back into this match with the energy they gave him.
I don't know how he came out on top of that point. Jannik Sinner got in a right kerfuffle up at the net as the ball just slipped past him.
Postpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-3 Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner is forced wide and doesn't even attempt to get back across when he sees Carlos Alcaraz winding up for a cross-court effort.
30-30.
Postpublished at 19:08 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-3 Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner has just taken a swig of pickle juice between games. Apparently it helps with cramps.
I'll steer clear of the "he's in a pickle" pun...
Sinner back on serve.
