Carlos Alcaraz produced a stunning comeback to beat Jannik Sinner in the French Open final, with the likes of Rafael Nadal and Coco Gauff quick to congratulate him

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner fought in their first Major final at Roland Garros. As expected, the leaders of the new generation made it memorable, battling for five hours and 29 minutes and writing their names in history books.

John McEnroe has claimed that both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner would beat Rafael Nadal “at his best” after the pair contested an extraordinary French Open final. Alcaraz roared back to win a remarkable match in five sets having saved three championship points late in the fourth to force a decider.