I am just really happy to put my name into one of the best finals and the longest final here at Roland Garros.” It was the first Grand Slam final between world No.1 Sinner and world No.2 Alcaraz - and the first Gen Z final between two men born in the 21st century.

A disheartened Sinner has earned widespread praise for his graceful acceptance of defeat in the second-longest Grand Slam final in the Open Era

Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).