Jannik Sinner was on the brink of capturing his first French Open title but could not convert three match points and went on to lose the thrilling final to Carlos Alcaraz.

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

A little bit of self-persuasion went a very long way for Coco Gauff, whose victory at the French Open gave the 21-year-old American a trophy she has long coveted, and a second major title.