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) 0-0 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz has come out firing in the final set!
The Spaniard has whipped the crowd up into a frenzy and is full of belief now that this trophy is going to be his.
A stunning forehand winner brings him to 0-30 on Jannik Sinner's serve.
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros
Alcaraz is lapping this up. He shakes his towel in the air before skipping back out to the baseline as the crowd still sing along to Neil Diamond.
Almost surprised he isn't joining in.
Getting out there sharpish is a clear message to Sinner. Alcaraz wants this and he isn't willing to roll over.
Sinner, on the other hand, takes every second possibly to get back to it.
Image source, Getty Images*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 0-0 Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner is going to serve first in the fifth set, in the next test of his mettle as the stunned world number one seeks to go again after missing championships points and losing a two-set lead in this incredible final.
We will have the big finale this showdown always promised.
Don't. Go. Anywhere.
Image source, Getty Images*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) Alcaraz
David Law
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
15,000 people rise!
Carlos Alcaraz shakes his fist. Jannik Sinner is stunned.
How does he regroup now?
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) Alcaraz
Many thought this would be an entertaining final but it's surpassed all my expectations.
Carlos Alcaraz returns to his chair as 'Sweet Caroline' plays from the speakers on Philippe Chatrier.
The Spaniard can barely contain himself as he holds up his towel and lets out a scream.
He needs to rest though. There is a deciding fifth set to come...
Image source, Getty Images*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 (3-6) Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz is running away with this tie-break.
It's only 25 minutes since he was defending three Championship points.
He now has three set points!
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 (3-5) Alcaraz*
Ah.
Wasteful from Jannik Sinner with a very loose return from the baseline.
Image source, Getty ImagesSinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 (3-4) Alcaraz*
No mistake from Jannik Sinner this time.
The Italian smashes a volley into the clay and it bounces high and out of reach.
He needs to recover a mini-break here.
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 (2-4) Alcaraz
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
Back-to-back aces, what a way to take the lead in this tie-break for this first time!
We haven't seen that in this whole match from Carlos Alcaraz.
Image source, Getty Images*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 (2-4) Alcaraz
Carlos Alacaraz gets another mini-break to lead in the tie-break when Jannik Sinner hits wide.
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 (2-3) Alcaraz
The umpire has to climb down from her chair to check this one but the verdict is "it's good Jannik".
A second successive ace for Carlos Alcaraz.
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 (2-2) Alcaraz*
What a time to come up with an ace!
Can Carlos Alcaraz build a bit of momentum here?
Image source, Getty ImagesSinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 (2-1) Alcaraz*
A mini-break back in style from Carlos Alcaraz with a forehand winner.
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 (2-0) Alcaraz
Naomi Broady
British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
I just feel so bad for Jannik Sinner right now...
It's bad enough this happening in an ATP 250 first-round, but to have not won that game at 5-3 and 40-0 up in a Grand Slam final? Oh my goodness.
This is when the age-old thing of taking one point at a time has to come into play. He needs to get that out of his mind.
Image source, Getty Images*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 (2-0) Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner adds a second point to his tally.
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros
A couple in front of the media seats have just got up, kissed their friends farewell on the (both) cheeks and walked out.
I am not kidding.
I'm sure they've got a great excuse...
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 (1-0) Alcaraz
A mini-break off the bat.
Jannik Sinner with the perfect start.
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-6 Alcaraz*
As the courtside clock hits the four hour mark for this final, Carlos Alcaraz hooks wide and Jannik Sinner leads 40-15.
Alcaraz comes up with a cross-court winner to close the gap but the momentum is halted soon after when he hits the net and Sinner seals the hold.
We go to a tie-break.
Image source, Getty ImagesJonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros
Alcaraz, by my maths, won 13 of the next 14 points from Sinner holding that first Championship point.
Alcaraz is strutting around the court like Liam Gallagher. Arm raised, eyes narrowed, tambourine replaced by racquet.
C'mon you know.
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 5-6 Alcaraz
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
This match is just surreal.
I think the crowd have helped turn this final around but Carlos Alcaraz, come with the moment, come with the man.
Just his focus, intensity and belief is astonishing right now. We are seeing something very special.
I can't remember another match like this, can you?
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