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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*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-3 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz has staved off three championship points already in this match so what's another break point?
Saved.
Jannik Sinner can't get Alcaraz's serve back over the net and the Spaniard is a point shy of holding.
He gets it.
Image source, Getty ImagesSinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-2 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
This is astonishing from Jannik Sinner.
He is just saying: 'I'm not going to give you this match. You are going to have to beat me. I'm going to find a way to get back into it'.
This is why these guys are the two best players on the planet.
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-2 Alcaraz*
Not the time you want a double fault to creep into your game.
Image source, Getty ImagesSinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-2 Alcaraz*
Jannik Sinner will not back down.
A forehand into the corner gets him back level.
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-2 Alcaraz*
Carlos Alcaraz's drop shots are coming into their own now.
Simply stunning to earn advantage.
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-2 Alcaraz*
Saved.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fires down the line.
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Carlos Alcaraz sends it wide and Jannik Sinner has a chance to break back.
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-2 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
I guess Jannik Sinner isn't calling the physio down because he doesn't want to show his weakness to Carlos Alcaraz.
He must feel like he can find a way to push through this. However, I think that if you can use the rules to your advantage to get loosened up and get some more pickle juice in you then maybe you get that second wind.
He is only down one break so he still has a shot to get this back.
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-2 Alcaraz*
Carlos Alcaraz nestles a drop shot just over the net and Jannik Sinner can get nowhere near it.
A seal of approval from film director Spike Lee in the crowd as he mimics the shot. Not sure even he could come up with a script with as many twists as this one.
Sinner is beaten into submission as he goes long at the end of a 12-shot rally.
But the Italian responds well with a winner down the line.
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-2 Alcaraz*
Carlos Alcaraz has never won a best-of-five match in his career after losing the opening two sets - losing on eight occasions...
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 1-2 Alcaraz*
A nice moment of sportsmanship between these two gladiators as Carlos Alcaraz confirms Jannik Sinner's serve landed in for an ace.
How he needed that, too. Sinner escapes to get up and running in the decider. The game of cat and mouse to the finish line begins.
Image source, Getty Images*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 0-2 Alcaraz
Naomi Broady
British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
It's so hard to watch Jannik Sinner out there right now.
He is just becoming that bit slower and seemingly that bit more frail in the corners.
He might pick up a second wind, but Carlos Alcaraz will be aiming to make the largest lead he can here.
Image source, Getty Images*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 0-2 Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner cannot afford any mistakes now. The world number one is suffering physically and mentally now as Carlos Alcaraz moves through the gears.
The Italian sweeps a backhand wide for 15-15. The pressure builds.
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 0-2 Alcaraz
Another defiant shake of the fist from Carlos Alcaraz as he closes in this game with a forehand winner.
That'll do! Alcaraz finds a first serve and holds to move a step closer to the finish line.
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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros
We wondered how Sinner would hold up if it went long.
He's only played over four hours once in the past 18 months - and obviously hasn't played as much tennis as Alcaraz this year.
Sinner pulled up at the net after losing serve, dragging his leg heavily to the chair.
Maybe it's rope-a-dope, but I doubt it.
Alcaraz looking fitter, stronger and hungrier right now.
Image source, Getty ImagesSinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 0-1 Alcaraz*
Carlos Alcaraz has the momentum, but if we have learned anything during these past four hours and 20 minutes it's that it can swing back at any moment.
The second seed has a bit too much for a fading Jannik Sinner right now, though, and moves out to 30-0 on serve.
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 0-1 Alcaraz*
From the brink of defeat, Carlos Alcaraz strikes first in the final set!
A drop shot beats Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz hits the front. Few can believe what's happening.
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Naomi Broady
British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
I've just changed my Eurostar ticket because I think it is safe to say I'm not going to make the 9pm one.
I thought I might still make it when Jannik Sinner had those three championship points, but I have just pressed the button to change it.
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 0-0 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz hits wide as Jannik Sinner sees off the first break point.
One more opportunity for the Spaniard to land an early blow in the decider.
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 0-0 Alcaraz
Wow. Jannik Sinner slaps a forehand into the net.
Two break points!
The world number one is feeling the strain.
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