Carlos Alcaraz has defended his French Open title, defeating world number one Jannik Sinner in a gripping five-set final that spanned over five hours.
The Spaniard fought back from two sets down and saved three championship points to secure a 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 victory, marking the longest French Open final in history.
In a match hailed as an instant classic, Alcaraz showcased incredible resilience, claiming his fifth major title.
This is his first win after losing the opening two sets, and he becomes the first man since Novak Djokovic in 2019 to win a Grand Slam after saving match point.
The highly anticipated showdown lived up to its billing, with both players pushing each other to their limits in a display of extraordinary tennis.
Alcaraz ultimately sealed the victory in a dramatic fifth-set tie-break, falling to the clay in celebration before embracing Sinner and then rushing to his team and family.
