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It was the Spaniard's fifth Major crown, but arguably his best yet as the newest rivalry in men's tennis wrote a new and exciting chapter, and one that made history as the longest Roland Garros final in history, clocked at five hours and 29 minutes.

“I just want to say thank you for everything to my team and family;” Alcaraz said after his epic victory.

“I have the privilege to be able to live great things with you. I was lucky to have a lot of people who came from Murcia, from home, to support me.

"It is just amazing support you gave me today, during the whole two weeks, [including] the people who weren’t able to come but are at home. Thank you very much and this trophy is yours as well, so thank you.”

Alcaraz collapsed to the ground after claiming the win before getting back to his feet to embrace Sinner, who was gracious in defeat after what has been a challenging year so far.

“First of all, Carlos, congrats. An amazing performance, an amazing battle, amazing everything,” the Italian said.

“To you and your team, amazing job. I’m very happy for you and you deserve it.

“It’s easier to play than talk now. Obviously, to my team – thank you so much for [helping to put] myself in this position.

"We tried our best today, gave everything we had. Some time ago, we would have signed to be here, so still an amazing tournament even though it’s very difficult for now.”

Alcaraz leads the head-to-head with Sinner 8-4, having claimed the past five meetings between the pair. The 22-year-old Spaniard also now holds an ATP-Tour leading victory count of 37 matches.

Alcaraz has also yet to lose a grand slam final, winning all five he has been a part of, and he is now the third-youngest man in history to win five Majors, trailing only Bjorn Borg, who was 21 when he won five, and Alcaraz's own hero Rafael Nadal, who was 22 when he hit that mark.