Alcaraz saved three match points on his way to a 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) victory and continue his dominance over Sinner.

Alcaraz and Sinner produced 5 1/2 hours of evidence Sunday that the game is in good hands — and that their rivalry will be, and perhaps already is, a transcendent one.

After a flawless fortnight in Paris, Jannik Sinner was on the brink of capturing his first French Open title on Sunday after a dominant run on the clay courts of Roland-Garros.