Overview

• Alcaraz became the sixth man ever to win the Paris final after trailing by two sets, recovering from a 4-6, 6-7(4-7) deficit to prevail.
• Jannik Sinner held three match points at 5-3 in the fourth set but was unable to convert any, allowing Alcaraz to force and win the tiebreak.
• At 5 hours and 29 minutes, the match set a new record as the longest final in French Open history.
• The epic showdown drew 15,000 spectators on Court Philippe-Chatrier, including Dirk Nowitzki, Spike Lee and Dustin Hoffman.
• With his comeback victory, Alcaraz not only defends his title but cements his rivalry with Sinner as the defining force in men’s tennis.