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)

Live Reporting

Bobbie Jackson, Harry Poole and Millie Sian

  1. Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros

    That's one back for Carlos Alcaraz. But can he turn one into two and then three?

    At this stage it still feels hard to see it.

    The last time Sinner lost from two sets down? Way back in 2022 against Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

    Sinner is a different man now. But the hope for Alcaraz is his opponent, playing in only second tournament back remember, might fade if he can take it to a decider.

  2. Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 0-0 Alcaraz*

    Not only has Carlos Alcaraz battled his way back into this final but he has also ripped away Jannik Sinner's record of winning 31 successive sets at Grand Slams.

    Where do we go from here?

  3. 'Alcaraz answers the bell'

    Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 0-0 Alcaraz*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    Unbelievable stuff!

    Carlos Alcaraz was down two sets and a break so we thought this could be curtains for him, but he answers the bell and now we have a match.

    Jannik Sinner is going to have to find a way to bounce back here, but Alcaraz is going to have to do something he has never done before.

  4. 'Important for Sinner to build some energy'

    Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 Alcaraz*

    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    It's important for Sinner to build some energy levels before going into the fourth set.

    He doesn't give any energy away does he? He doesn't give much to the crowd and he certainly doesn't give Alcaraz any negative energy to thrive off.

    Jannik Sinner holds the net postGetty Images

  5. Game and third set - Alcaraz

    Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 Alcaraz*

    Carlos Alcaraz with three opportunities to wrap up the set turns the aggression up a notch. He inches his way up the court before volleying into the corner.

    Alcaraz looked down and out when two sets down but he's right back in this now.

    Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning the third setGetty Images

  6. Set points Alcaraz

    *Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-5 Alcaraz

    Carlos Alcaraz has three set points.

  7. *Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-5 Alcaraz

    The magnitude of that break back for Jannik Sinner can't be overlooked but the Italian is still serving to stay in the set here.

    Sinner's foot must stay firmly on the pedal.

  8. Sinner breaks back in third set

    *Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 4-5 Alcaraz

    Jannik Sinner does it.

    A firm forehand into the corner proves too much for Carlos Alcaraz and the defending champion can only find the net.

    This third set is back on serve.

    Jannik Sinner shakes his racquetGetty Images

  9. Break point Sinner

    Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 3-5 Alcaraz*

    Jannik Sinner meets a drop shot at the net and Carlos Alcaraz tries to lob the Italian but it lands long.

  10. Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 3-5 Alcaraz*

    Carlos Alcaraz trailed 5-3 in the second set and fought back to force a tie-break - he did subsequently go on to lose it.

    Can Jannik Sinner find something within to pick up a vital break back to prolong this third set?

    He gets off to a decent start and leads 30-15.

  11. Sinner holds

    Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 3-5 Alcaraz*

    Jannik Sinner refuses to be broken for a third time in this third set and gets the hold to 15.

    Carlos Alcaraz will serve for the set.

  12. 'A set to forget for Sinner'

    *Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 2-5 Alcaraz

    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    It will be a set which Jannik Sinner wants to forget about quickly.

    His level has dropped off massively, and his energy has gone down as well.

    Jannik Sinner composes himselfGetty Images

  13. 'Alcaraz has stayed the course'

    *Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 2-5 Alcaraz

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    All tournament Jannik Sinner lost his serve just three times. Today he's lost it four times - and he's still up two sets.

    Sinner has gone off the pace, making a few unforced errors we didn't see for two sets and a bit.

    Carlos Alcaraz has upped his level, as he had to do. He has stayed the course.

  14. Alcaraz holds

    *Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 2-5 Alcaraz

    And then Jannik Sinner returns long to trail 40-30.

    That trusty cross-court forehand does the job once again for Carlos Alcaraz to put him within a game of wrapping up the set.

    Carlos Alcaraz plays a forehandGetty Images

  15. Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 2-4 Alcaraz*

    Or maybe Jannik Sinner could stretch that record to 32... he takes a 30-15 lead as he looks to break back for parity in the third set.

    Carlos Alcaraz thunders a forehand into the corner to level.

  16. Sinner holds

    Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 2-4 Alcaraz*

    Jannik Sinner has won 31 sets in a row at Grand Slams but he's in serious danger of seeing that remarkable record ripped away from him now.

    After being broken in his last two service games, Sinner does slow Carlos Alcaraz's progress slightly with a hold to 15.

    Jannik Sinner plays a backhandGetty Images

  17. 'Alcaraz must sustain level'

    *Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 1-4 Alcaraz

    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    It's up to Carlos Alcaraz to sustain this level now. He can't drop off.

  18. 'Ridiculous hitting'

    *Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 1-4 Alcaraz

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    How hard are these guys hitting the ball?

    It's just ridiculous. You can hear the pop on the ball.

    Carlos Alcaraz runs for a backhand at the netGetty Images

  19. Alcaraz holds

    *Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 1-4 Alcaraz

    For the first time at this French Open we're seeing a few errors creep into Jannik Sinner's game.

    Can Carlos Alcaraz take full advantage of what is likely to be only a brief drop off from the world number one?

    Alcaraz consolidates the break with a very important hold.

    The fight back is well and truly on.

  20. 'Alcaraz feeling comfortable again'

    Sinner 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 1-3 Alcaraz*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    It's almost like Carlos Alcaraz is feeling comfortable again and feeling like he can stay with Jannik Sinner in the rally.