A transcendent match could not have been so in a shorter format — but Sinner and Alcaraz's exploits are the exception, not the rule.

McEnroe sent a clear message. This was not just a regular tennis match but a statement! In their thrilling history-breaking duel, Alcaraz and Sinner elevated tennis and showcased the world what the sport can be when greatness meets grace.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz completed an extraordinary comeback to win his second-straight French Open men's title in a thrilling five-set match against Jannik Sinner.