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.

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.

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