World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz edged out world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a cinematic finish, securing back-to-back titles at Roland-Garros and further cementing his place as the brightest young star in the sport.

In a touching pre-match moment at Roland‑Garros, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz paused on Court Philippe‑Chatrier to take a photograph of Rafael Nadal’s immortalized footprint plaque before his semifinal against Lorenzo Musetti.

In a touching pre-match moment at Roland‑Garros, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz paused on Court Philippe‑Chatrier to take a photograph of Rafael Nadal’s immortalized footprint plaque. He then went on to play his semifinal match against Lorenzo Musetti.