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Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 5-3 Alcaraz*
Jannik Sinner can taste victory.
He picks up two quick points to lead 30-0.
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)
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Sinner holdspublished at 18:10 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 5-3 Alcaraz*
And Jannik Sinner continues to slap the ball around with serious intent.
Carlos Alcaraz slides but only finds the bottom of the net.
Sinner is one game away from claiming a first-ever French Open title.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 18:09 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-3 Alcaraz
On the two occasions that Carlos Alcaraz was broken in the previous set, he broke back immediately. Can he do the same again here?
Jannik Sinner is doing all he can to make sure that isn't the case.
The Italian powers a forehand down the line to lead 40-15.
'Sinner definitely struggling with cramps'published at 18:07 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-3 Alcaraz
Naomi Broady
British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsJannik Sinner is definitely struggling with cramps out there. I've just seen him drink some pickle juice at the switch and there's no way he is doing that for hydration.
He is definitely feeling his cramps out there, potentially even in anticipation as the nerves start to build.
I said it wasn't quite crunch time yet but I think we are there now.
Sinner breaks in fourth setpublished at 18:04 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-3 Alcaraz
Huge!
Jannik Sinner earns the first break of the fourth set and that might be enough to get him over the line in this enthralling French Open final.
Image source, Getty ImagesBreak points Sinnerpublished at 18:04 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 3-3 Alcaraz*
In contrast, Carlos Alcaraz has been made to work his holds in the fourth set - defending one break point.
And it's looking like another test is on the cards here as Jannik Sinner's drop shot puts him 30-0 up.
Sinner adds another to his tally and has three break points.
'It's not quite crunch time yet'published at 18:03 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 3-3 Alcaraz*
Naomi Broady
British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsFor the first time in this match, both players are holding serve so comfortably.
It's not quite crunch time yet but we are definitely nearing in on it.
This would be a nice moment for Jannik Sinner to make a move...
Sinner holds to lovepublished at 18:01 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 3-3 Alcaraz*
Jannik Sinner was broken three times in the previous set but he's been racing through his service games in the fourth.
A hold to love means he has dropped just two points on serve in this fourth set.
Image source, Getty Images'Alcaraz looks more relaxed now'published at 17:58 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 2-3 Alcaraz
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsCarlos Alcaraz looks more relaxed now. He looks like he is feeling comfortable out there.
He just looked so uncomfortable in the first two sets because Jannik Sinner's level was off the charts.
He knows that he cannot have lapses in concentration. He needs to execute points and not be second-best.
Alcaraz holdspublished at 17:57 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 2-3 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz claims his third ace of the match to lead 30-15.
The 22-year-old sends his latest serve out wide and Jannik Sinner can't get behind it.
Image source, Getty ImagesSinner holdspublished at 17:54 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 2-2 Alcaraz*
Jannik Sinner with an authoritative overhead volley to open up a 30-0 lead after a 21-shot rally.
Carlos Alcaraz wins two successive points to reduce the deficit and the camera pans to NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr in the crowd, who puts his fingers to his temple as if to suggest focus is needed.
Not sure whether that gesture was aimed at Sinner or Alcaraz but it's the former that takes the next point to seal the hold.
Image source, Getty Images'This is what we love about sport'published at 17:54 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 1-2 Alcaraz
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsThis match is so fascinating.
It looked like it was going to be one-way traffic for Jannik Sinner, but all of a sudden Carlos Alcaraz is right back in this final.
When you don't know what's going to happen next, this is what we love about sport.
Alcaraz saves break point and holdspublished at 17:48 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 1-2 Alcaraz
The opportunity passes Jannik Sinner by.
Image source, Getty Images'Sinner was wincing there'published at 17:48 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 1-1 Alcaraz*
Naomi Broady
British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsJust going off Jannik Sinner's reaction there, it seems to me that he is feeling things a little bit here. The TV cameras went straight up to see his mum's reaction.
I'm not sure if it is just cramp or if he is feeling a little bit of a pain, but he was wincing there and leaning on that left leg.
Break point Sinnerpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 1-1 Alcaraz*
The first big moment of the fourth set as Carlos Alcaraz finds the net and Jannik Sinner has the chance to break.
Postpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 1-1 Alcaraz*
Carlos Alcaraz is dashing the ball around beautifully now. Even the Jannik Sinner's shadow, cast by the dropping evening sun in Paris, couldn't reach that winner into the corner.
Sinner looks like he's limping a bit after a forehand is returning into the net for 30-30.
Sinner holdspublished at 17:42 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 1-1 Alcaraz*
By the way, we've had three hours and 15 minutes of play in this final.
That third set was the shortest of the match so far at 51 minutes - 11 minutes shorter than the opening set despite both running for 10 games.
A simple hold to love for Jannik Sinner to get going in the fourth.
Image source, Getty Images'Alcaraz seems optimistic for his future'published at 17:42 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 0-1 Alcaraz
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsIn the cross-court forehand rallies, the player who steps in and rifles it with pace first is the player that takes command.
That's where Alcaraz has to be careful to not allow Sinner to get on the front foot with his forehand.
Alcaraz thinks he is going to be out here for a while though because he's just handed three racquets to the stringer. He seems optimistic for his future.
Alcaraz holds in opening game of fourth setpublished at 17:39 British Summer Time
*Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 0-1 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz with a serve right into the body of Jannik Sinner for advantage and that's followed by a wider one that comes back into the net for the hold.
Image source, Getty ImagesDeucepublished at 17:38 British Summer Time
Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 0-0 Alcaraz*
It's crucial for Carlos Alcaraz to use this momentum and the energy being generated by the crowd on Philippe Chatrier to make a positive start to the fourth set.
Off to a good start as he leads 40-15.
But Jannik Sinner claws his way back for deuce.
