Carlos Alcaraz reacted in emotional fashion to beating Jannik Sinner in the final of the French Open, dubbing the Italian a “huge inspiration”. Alcaraz edged an epic battle between the pair in the French capital, triumphing 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 (2-10) during what has already been labelled the ‘greatest Grand Slam final of all time’.
Sinner had spurned three championship points during the fourth, with Alcaraz rallying to win the set and force a decider. But even though it looked like the momentum had swung in Alcaraz’s favour, the match went all the way to a championship decider, which the reigning champion eventually won 10-2.
Speaking on court after the triumph, he said: “I want to start with Jannik, it is amazing the level you have. Congratulations for an amazing tournament, to you, your team. I know the hard work you put in every day, it is huge. I know how hard you are chasing this tournament, you’re going to be champion not once, but many times.
“It’s a privilege to share a court with you in every tournament, making history with you. I’m just really happy to be able to make history with you in this tournament and other tournaments. You are a huge inspiration for the young kids, for everyone, for myself as well, I have to say thank you for being such a great inspiration.”
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