The Independent

Carlos Alcaraz reaches first French Open final after defeating Jannik Sinner

Source: AP

Carlos Alcaraz twice came from a set down to sink Jannik Sinner and reach his first French Open final.

The 21-year-old Spaniard won 2-6 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3 to become the youngest player to make grand slam finals on all three surfaces; hard-court, grass and the clay of Paris.

Italian Sinner, 22, struggled with cramp during the third set, but still went the distance in a

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Independent

The Independent2 min read
Horizon Actor Michael Rooker Blames Poor Box Office On ‘TikTokified’ Audiences Unused To ‘Real Cinema’
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 actor Michael Rooker has hit out at audiences following the poor box office performance of Kevin Costner’s Western epic, saying they’re not used to “real cinema.” Rooker, 69, plays Sergeant Major Riordan in the n
The Independent2 min read
5 Memorable British Grand Prix Races Staged At Silverstone
Silverstone will this week play host to the British Grand Prix. Here, the PA news agency looks at five key races staged at the Northamptonshire venue. Nigel Mansell was forced to pit for a new set of tyres after reporting vibrations on his Williams.
The Independent2 min read
Tour De France Stage 5 Preview: Route Map And Profile As Sprinters Eye Fast Finish Today
After the general classification contenders took centre stage on the first true climbing test, the Tour de France’s premier fastmen are set to return to prominence on Stage 5. Two days on from a first bunch sprint into Turin, a 177.4km run from Saint

Related Books & Audiobooks