Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points against Jannik Sinner to win his second French Open title in a row, defeating the World No 1 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6 (10-2) in a five-and-a-half-hour epic that was settled by a match tiebreak.
Sinner held three championship points as Alcaraz served down 3-5 0-40 in the fourth set, but stayed alive and then broke the Italian in the next game. Alcaraz won the fourth-set tiebreak then held his nerve and produced a series of astonishing winners in the decider to win one of the greatest grand slam matches of all time.
Coming from two sets down for the first time in his career, Alcaraz improved his record in grand slam finals to five wins from five appearances, as he ended Sinner’s bid for a third consecutive major title and halted the Italian’s run of 20 wins in a row at the biggest tournaments.
The 22-year-old Alcaraz is the first man to win consecutive French Open titles since his Spanish idol Rafael Nadal, while also improving his winning record against the otherwise dominant Sinner to five wins in a row against him.
It was Alcaraz and Sinner’s first grand slam final against each other, and it was an instant classic. Follow live updates and scores from the French Open final below
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- Carlos Alcaraz defends French Open title in five-set epic against Jannik Sinner
- Sinner had three championship points saved in fourth set
- Alcaraz joins elite group of back-to-back Roland Garros champions including Rafael Nadal
- Yesterday, Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win gripping women's final
'That's destiny': Carlos Alcaraz on matching mind-blowing Rafael Nadal stat
23:18
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Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal were both exactly the same age - 22 years, one month and three days - when they won their fifth grand slam.
“Honestly the coincidence of winning my fifth Grand Slam in the same age as Rafa Nadal, I'm going to say that's destiny, I guess,” Alcaraz said.
“I mean, it is a stat that I'm going to keep for me forever, winning the fifth Grand Slam at the same time as Rafa, my idol, my inspirations.
“It's a huge honor honestly. You know, hopefully it's not going to stop like this.”
Carlos Alcaraz: 'I just put my heart into it'
22:19
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Jamie Braidwood
“Yeah, it was honestly amazing. To put into words is really difficult. Being two sets down against the world No. 1, the level he was playing was unbelievable. The first match I came back from two sets down.
“I just put my heart into it, tried to keep it going, not thinking about the result, just putting my tennis on. Not giving up. It was just fighting, fighting, thinking point after point.
“At the end of the fifth set I was just playing with the heart, and I think I did OK.”
Jannik Sinner on his mentality after being up championship point
21:55
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Jamie Braidwood
“It's quite obvious, no? But, you know, until you are still playing, you don't, you know, think of the chances you had or something like this.
“I tried to delete everything, every set. In Grand Slams you try to start from zero again. You know, I was of course disappointed about the fourth set and match points and serving for the match.
“But again, I stayed there mentally. I didn't give him any free points. When it was over, it was over. That's a different feeling”
Carlos Alcaraz improves his five-set record
21:49
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Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz has now won 10 fifth-sets in a row, improving his record in the deciding set of a grand slam to an incredible 13-1. His only defeat came when he was just 18, to Matteo Berrettini in the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Record-breaking French Open final between Alcaraz and Sinner
21:21
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Jamie Braidwood
At five hours and 29 minutes, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have played the longest French Open final of all time.
It surpasses the previous record, between Mats Wilander and Guillermo Vilas in 198 (4h 42m).
Alcaraz and Sinner almost got close to Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal - five hours and 53 minutes
Carlos Alcaraz just third man to win grand slam title by saving match points
21:20
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Jamie Braidwood
According to Opta Ace, Carlos Alcaraz is the third played in the Open Era to win a men’s singles Grand Slam final after having saved match points(s).
Gaston Gaudio (Roland Garros 2004) and Novak Djokovic (Wimbledon 2019) are the other two.
'For me, this tournament is special'
21:12
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Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz revealed why the French Open is a ‘special one’ for him.
He continued: "Everyone who makes possible this event, this tournament for me is really special, I can't wait to come here every year.
“Special thank you to Amelie [Mauresmo, tournament director].
“The work you are doing is amazing and it is not easy to deal with us so thank you and congratulations.”
'I want to thank my team'
21:08
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Mike Jones
More thanks and praise from Carlos Alcaraz who mentioned his family and the support they provide.
"I want to say thank you for everything to my team and my family,” he said.
“I have the privilege to live great things with you.
“I was lucky to have a lot of people who came from Murcia from home to support me.
“Amazing support you have given me today and the whole two weeks. This trophy is yours as well.”
How Carlos Alcaraz broke his own limits - and Jannik Sinner - to win astonishing French Open final
21:07
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Jamie Braidwood
In his ascent to becoming a four-time grand slam champion at the age of 22, there was one thing that Carlos Alcaraz had yet to manage: in eight attempts, the Spaniard had never before come from two sets down to win a match. He had certainly never come from three championship points down. As Jannik Sinner, the World No 1, stood on the brink of extending his winning streak to a third grand slam title, the odds of Alcaraz beating his young rival looked impossible.
But Alcaraz held a super-power up his sleeve: in an astonishing, five-hour, 29-minute epic, the deeper the trouble Alcaraz faced, the higher the level he produced, and the further he soared.
Alcaraz on Sinner
21:04
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Mike Jones
More from Alcaraz who added:
"I'm just really happy to be able to make history with you [Sinner] in this tournament, in other tournaments, you are a huge inspiration for everyone and myself.
“Good luck and all the best for what is coming."
'It is a privilege to share the court with you'
21:00
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Mike Jones
After winning the French Open title, Carlos Alcaraz was complimentary to Jannik Sinner his defeated opponent.
Speaking on court after his win, Alcaraz said: "I want to start with Jannik. It is amazing the level you have, congratulations for an amazing tournament to you and your team.
"I know the hard work you put in. I know how hard you are chasing every tournament. I am sure you will be champion many, many times and it is a privilege to share the court with you and making history with you.”
Five in a row
20:56
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Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz also becomes the first man to win each of his first five Grand Slam singles finals in the Open era.
Record breaking Alcaraz
20:52
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Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz is the third player in the Open era to win a men’s singles Grand Slam final after saving match points, following Gaston Gaudio (Roland Garros 2004) and Novak Djokovic (Wimbledon 2019).
French Open prize money 2025
20:48
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Mike Jones
Men’s and women’s singles
Winner €2,550,000 (£2.13m)
Runner-up €1,275,000 (£1.07m)
Semi-finalists €690,000 (£579,000)
Quarter-finalists €440,000 (£369,000)
Fourth round €265,000 (£222,300)
Third round €168,000 (£141,000)
Second round €117,000 (£98,130)
First round €78,000 (£65,420)
Coco Gauff responds to Aryna Sabalenka over ‘not fair’ French Open final claim
20:44
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Jamie Braidwood
Coco Gauff said Aryna Sabalenka’s suggestion that she would have lost the French Open final to Iga Swiatek was not “fair” after the American won her first Roland Garros title by beating the World No 1.
In difficult, windy conditions, Gauff fought from a set down to defeat Sabalenka 6-7 6-2 6-4 and win her second grand slam title on the Paris clay. However, a disgruntled Sabalenka criticised her own performance, in which she made 70 unforced errors, and said “it was the worst final I have ever played”.
'Thank you for making this a special event'
20:40
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Mike Jones
Sinner’s praise also went to the organisers at Roland Garros for making the tournament ‘special’.
He added: "Thank you so much to the organisers of everything for making this tournament such a special event.
“You make us feel at home and you make life easier for all of us, so thank you so much.
"Obviously the support has been amazing throughout the whole couple of weeks. You are amazing, so thank you again.
"I will see you guys again next year. Thank you."
French Open title presentation
20:37
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Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner receives his runners-up plate.
'It's been an amazing tournament'
20:33
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Mike Jones
More from Jannik Sinner now.
The 23-year-old Italian lost three championship points in the fourth set but still reflected that his tournament was a success.
He said: "It’s easier to play than to talk right now.
“Thank you so much to my team for helping me put myself in this position. We tried our best today. We gave everything we had. Some time ago, we would have loved to be here so it's still been an amazing tournament.
"Even though it is very difficult right now, it is okay. It is a big privilege for me to be here and to play here. For me, Paris is a really special place. I have achieved many great things here. I'm still happy with this one. It is an amazing trophy.
"I won't sleep very well tonight but it is okay."
'Congratulations to Carlos'
20:29
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Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner was on the verge of tears, rightly so, as he started his post match speech.
Having received his runners-up plate he said: "First of all, congratulations Carlos [Alcaraz].
“It was an amazing performance from you again. It was an amazing battle. Congratulations to you and your team, you did an amazing job.
“I'm very happy for you. You deserve it so congratulations.”
Carlos Alcaraz is the French Open champion
20:23
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Mike Jones
'I'm happy to make history with you'
20:19
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Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz praised Jannik Sinner for a great tournament and calls him an inspiration for fans as well as himself.
‘I’m happy to be able to make history with you’ he tells the Italian.
French Open title presentation
20:18
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Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz is now welcomed onto the stage. Andre Agassi hands him La Coupe des Mousquetaires, and he hoists the trophy high into the air.
The crowd roars their cheers and Alcaraz smiles. The Spanish national anthem is played and the French Open title winner enjoys the adulation.
Carlos Alcaraz wins the 2025 French Open
20:16
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Mike Jones
'Carlos, you deserved it'
20:13
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Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner is very gracious in defeat and congratulates Carlos Alcaraz and his team saying the Spaniard ‘deserved to win’.
‘It’s very difficult now, but we gave it our best’ he says of his own team.
French Open title presentation
20:11
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Mike Jones
Andre Agassi is welcomed onto the court to present the trophy.
The eight-time Grand Slam champion won here in 1999.
Jannik Sinner is applauded loudly as he receives the runners-up plate.
The crowd very much enjoyed that match.
Sinner dumbstruck
20:09
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Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner looks dumbstruck as he sits in his seat. This final will go down in history, he was on the losing side of it and that will sting for a while.
French Open title presentation
20:08
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Mike Jones
Court Philippe Chatrier is now packed with ball boys and girls as well as the line judges to celebrate their achievements throughout the tournament.
A video of Carlos Alcaraz’s tournament campaign is played on the big screen.
The trophy is brought out as well ready for Alcaraz to lift it.
Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open
20:06
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Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points against Jannik Sinner to win his second French Open title in a row, defeating the World No 1 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6 in a five-and-a-half-hour epic that was settled by a match tiebreak.
Sinner held three championship points as Alcaraz served down 3-5 0-40 in the fourth set, but stayed alive and then broke the Italian in the next game. Alcaraz won the fourth-set tiebreak then held his nerve and produced a series of astonishing winners in the decider to win one of the greatest grand slam matches of all time.
Coming from two sets down for the first time in his career, Alcaraz improved his record in grand slam finals to five wins from five appearances, as he ended Sinner’s bid for a third consecutive major title and halted the Italian’s run of 20 wins in a row at the biggest tournaments.
The 22-year-old Alcaraz is the first man to win consecutive French Open titles since his Spanish idol Rafael Nadal, while also improving his winning record against the otherwise dominant Sinner to five wins in a row against him.
It was Alcaraz and Sinner’s first grand slam final against each other, and it was an instant classic.
Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open
20:03
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Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 6-7 Carlos Alcaraz
20:01
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Mike Jones
This final was the longest in French Open history. Five hours and 29 minutes.
These two heroes battled it out blow-for-blow. Jannik Sinner had it won, then he didn’t.
The Italian can barely believe what has just happened.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 6-7 (2-10) Carlos Alcaraz
19:59
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Mike Jones
Sinner fails to return Alcaraz’s serve and he now has seven championship points to go at.
Sinner sends his serve to Alcaraz’s backhand and he gets the return back. Sinner works him to the left and goes to the net.
Alcaraz sprints across the court, meets the ball and whips it down the line!
Sinner is beaten, Alcaraz has the point, he has the tiebreak, the set, the match and the championship!
Carlos Alcaraz is the 2025 French Open champion.
From two sets down and defending three championship points, Alcaraz gets through the most difficult of circumstances to win at Roland Garros for a second year in a row!
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 6-6 (2-8) Carlos Alcaraz
19:56
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Mike Jones
Finally, Sinner gets a point as Alcaraz fails to return a serve.
His next serve also helps him out as Alcaraz pushes a forehand long.
Alcaraz is in control though, Sinner pushes a backhand too long and the Spaniard moves within two.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 6-6 (0-7) Carlos Alcaraz
19:54
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Mike Jones
The crowd as almost euphoric at how this tiebreak has gone.
Sinner finds the net again and gives up another point.
Alcaraz switches sides. He sends down the next serve to Sinner’s forehand and the Italian gets the return back.
He forces Alcaraz to the backhand but he drills one down the line and moves within three!
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 6-6 (0-5) Carlos Alcaraz
19:52
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Mike Jones
Another point! Alcaraz tries the drop shot and forces Sinner up the court. the Italian gets there but a volley from Alcaraz pass his opponent and brings him up to four!
Sinner smokes a forehand too long and both points from his serve go to Alcaraz. The Spaniard is halfway there!
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 6-6 (0-3) Carlos Alcaraz
19:51
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Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz draws first blood and takes the opening point of the tiebreak against the serve.
He then lands an incredible forehand across the court to win the next point as well. That is beautiful.
Alcaraz’s next serve is to the body but Sinner gets it back. A high bouncing rally develops but Sinner goes long!
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 6-6 Carlos Alcaraz
19:49
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Mike Jones
Wow! Carlos Alcaraz takes a bow. From deuce he gets through to a hold.
The French Open title will be decided by a tiebreak. First to 10 points, who will it be?
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 6-5 Carlos Alcaraz
19:47
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Mike Jones
Alcaraz has an important service game here and makes his intention known by coming to the net and putting the volley over to win the first point.
A backhand from the Spaniard clips the tape though and Sinner draws level at 15-15.
Wow! Sinner pushes Alcaraz back then comes to meet a short hit. He flicks it over for a drop and Alcaraz sprints across court before whipping his return wide.
The Spaniard then takes the next point as once more these men cannot be separated. 30-30.
A bullying backhand from Alcaraz beats Sinner for pace and puts him on the brink of forcing a tiebreak.
Nope! Sinner’s return of serve lands on the baseline and this game goes to deuce.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 6-5 Carlos Alcaraz
19:41
It goes to Sinner! He holds serve and will have a chance to win the championship.
He just needs to break Alcaraz’s serve again. Can he do it?
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 5-5 Carlos Alcaraz
19:39
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Mike Jones
Has Jannik Sinner got enough left in the tank to win this match?
Maybe he does.
After breaking Alcaraz’s serve at the best moment, he takes control of his own service game before some simple errors see Alcaraz force deuce.
Sinner goes to advantage with a stellar shot. Alcaraz is caught off guard, the ball passing him by, Sinner’s fist pump short.
The Italian is dragged back to deuce though as Alcaraz comes forward for a smash winner. Where is this game going?
BREAK! Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 5-5 Carlos Alcaraz
19:33
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Mike Jones
Sinner! He sprints up the court and manages to stretch for a drop shot. He flicks it over and Alcaraz doesn’t get there.
15-40. Two break points for Sinner.
He breaks!
Alcaraz misses the chance to win the match and this set is back on serve.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 4-5 Carlos Alcaraz
19:31
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Mike Jones
Okay then, let’s go.
Carlos Alcaraz is serving for the title. He sends a forehand too long and the first point goes to Jannik Sinner.
0-15.
Sinner then unloads on a second serve and Alcaraz drops further behind.
0-30.
He steps on the front foot and attacks. Forehands to the baseline, Sinner responds but goes long.
15-30.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 4-5 Carlos Alcaraz
19:28
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Mike Jones
Well then. Jannik Sinner doesn’t give Carlos Alcaraz a sniff at a potential break of serve and holds to 15.
The real battle is this next game with Alcaraz serving for the match and the championship.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 3-5 Carlos Alcaraz
19:24
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Mike Jones
The pressure moves back onto Carlos Alcaraz. He knows he needs to keeping holding his own serve and starts well.
An attempted drop shot fails to get over the net from Alcaraz and Sinner is back at 15-15.
An ace is perfectly placed and perfectly timed from the Spaniard.
Sinner drives a return of serve too long and Alcaraz inches towards a hold.
He doesn’t get it straight away as Sinner’s forehand allows him to move to 40-30.
Alcaraz holds! He’s one game away.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 3-4 Carlos Alcaraz
19:20
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Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz is now just a couple of games away from winning this tournament.
Sinner feels like he’s almost hanging in there but there are still moments of epicness. A blazing backhand down the line is one of them.
Sinner holds serve to love and the crowd are swinging to his side now.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 2-4 Carlos Alcaraz
19:17
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Mike Jones
Oh wow! Alcaraz is forced to lunge for a volley. He stumbles to the ground but the ball goes over the net and he takes the point!
A double fault then gives Sinner hope of a response and he takes by with a fine backhand to move 15-30 up.
At 30-30, Alcaraz wins the point with a drop shot as Sinner fails to get up the court. He’s not happy as he thinks Alcaraz’s serve is out of play.
Hawkeye shows he was right.
The frustration shows on Sinner who then punts the next return of serve too long.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 2-3 Carlos Alcaraz
19:12
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Mike Jones
This is now the longest ever Roland Garros final as the match time ticks past four hours and 42 minutes.
Alcaraz has the advantage but needs to hold three more service games to get over the line.
Can he do it?
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 2-3 Carlos Alcaraz
19:11
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Mike Jones
Both men are struggling with cramps and Alcaraz is draining pickle juice to ease the pain.
This match may be decided by who has the most energy towards the end of the set.
They can’t be separated. Sinner wins a point, Alcaraz gets it back and repeat.
30-30.
Alcaraz puts a backhand too long and Sinner closes on a hold of serve. He sends the ball to Alcaraz’s backhand and the Spaniard can’t get it over the net.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 1-3 Carlos Alcaraz
19:06
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Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner moves to advantage but Alcaraz fires a serve out wide and then punches himself back to deuce with a forehand.
Unreal! Both men trade blows with their forehands before Alcaraz decides the drop shot is the way to go.
Sinner sprints up to the net but can’t reach it. Alcaraz goes to advantage.
Huge! Alcaraz blazes a forehand past Sinner at the baseline and gets a hold of serve.
He moves ahead in the set.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 1-2 Carlos Alcaraz
19:00
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Mike Jones
Sinner is keeping things together well but has avoided running for a couple of drop shots.
Alcaraz moves 40-30 up and Sinner’s calm facade begins to crack.
The Italian hangs on though and unleashes a backhand on a second serve which flies down the line and lands in play.
Deuce.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 1-2 Carlos Alcaraz
18:54
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Mike Jones
Both players exchange points at the start of the next game before an ace from Sinner nudges him back into the lead.
Alcaraz then lifts a forehand too long and Sinner gets his hold.
A crucial one which halts the building momentum from Alcaraz.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 0-2 Carlos Alcaraz
18:51
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Mike Jones
Sinner is walking gingerly now, especially after that slide up to the net. Fatigue may be hitting him.
Alcaraz begins the second game and Sinner gifts him the point with a forehand that hits the net and goes long.
The defending champion works his way up to 30-15 and the crowd roars once more as he takes the next point.
Sinner is as unreadable as ever but he must be feeling it inside.
A backhand return of serve misses the baseline and Alcaraz completes his break with a great hold!
BREAK! Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 0-1 Carlos Alcaraz
18:47
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Mike Jones
Sinner has the serve in this first game of the deciding set.
He finds the net in the opening rally then Alcaraz has the beating of him with the forehand and moves 0-30 ahead.
Sinner pings another forehand into the net and that means Alcaraz has two break points.
The first one is saved as Alcaraz hooks a return of serve too wide.
Alcaraz wins the second! A backhand slice brings Sinner up to the net and the Italian’s return is lifted wide.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 0-0 Carlos Alcaraz
18:41
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Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner won the first two sets, Carlos Alcaraz won the next two.
There’s one more to play. Which was will it go?
The momentum is all with Alcaraz but can Sinner find some more reserves and get over the line or will the Spaniard defend his title?
FOURTH SET! Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-7 (3-7) Carlos Alcaraz
18:39
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Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz has three set points. He needs just the one. A whipped return of serve forces Sinner off balance.
He then opens up the court and laces the ball to the far side to clinch the tie break!
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-6 (3-6) Carlos Alcaraz
18:38
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Mike Jones
This is incredible from Carlos Alcaraz who is a few points away from taking the match into another set.
Sinner’s second serve brings him another point but Alcaraz has a couple of opportunities to close in on the set.
He takes the first one as Sinner pushes a backhand long. He takes the second one as well.
Unreal.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-6 (2-4) Carlos Alcaraz
18:35
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Mike Jones
Ace! Alcaraz serves out wide twice and is ahead for the first time in the tiebreak.
The pressure back to Sinner now. He misses a first serve and sends the second into the left side of the box.
A backhand rally ensues and Sinner pushes on wide!
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-6 (2-1) Carlos Alcaraz
18:33
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Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner wins the first point, against the Carlos Alcaraz serve, as the Spaniard drills a backhand into the net.
Sinner’s own serve increases his lead after another error - a backhand sent long - from Alcaraz.
The third point goes to Alcaraz though! He unloads a forehand across court and takes the point from the serve.
Game on.
Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-6 4-6 6-6 Carlos Alcaraz