PARIS — In a thrilling climax to the French Open, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face off against top-ranked Jannik Sinner for the men's title on Sunday. This highly anticipated match features the world’s top two players, who collectively hold seven major titles — four for Alcaraz and three for Sinner.

Sinner, who is making his debut in a French Open final, has been in formidable form, not dropping a single set throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, Alcaraz, ranked second, has faced more challenges, having lost four sets on his path to the final.

The stakes are high as Sinner rides a remarkable 20-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments, following victories at both the U.S. Open and the Australian Open. Alcaraz, 22, boasts an impressive 21-1 record on clay this year, showcasing his dominance on the surface. Notably, he has bested Sinner in their last four encounters, leading their overall head-to-head 7-4.

In a dramatic turn of events during the final, Alcaraz saved three match points against Sinner, forcing a decisive fifth set. After trailing 5-3, 40-0 in the fourth set, Alcaraz rallied to win a crucial tiebreaker 7-6 (3). Sinner had previously taken the first two sets 6-4, 7-6 (4), but Alcaraz responded by claiming the third set 6-4.

As the two players prepare to clash for the championship, fans are eager to witness a match that promises to be a showcase of skill, resilience, and determination.