Game Sinner! 4-1 (1-0 in sets)
Sinner comes to 4-1 without any issues. We are almost an hour and a half in, and Sinner clearly has the upper hand.
Game Alcaraz! 3-1 (1-0 in sets)
Alcaraz does something in return. It’s his first game since the short treatment to his right eye.
Game Sinner! 3-0 (1-0 in sets)
The fifth game in a row for Sinner, who clearly has the momentum. Alcaraz doesn’t get involved at all.
Game Sinner! 2-0 (1-0 in sets)
It’s suddenly going fast! There is another break for Sinner, who makes few mistakes and gets Alcaraz into trouble.
A lesser phase for Alcaraz, and that is immediately punished by Sinner. Can the title holder recover after the disappointing final phase of the first set?
Game Sinner! 1-0 (1-0 in sets)
Sinner also takes the lead in the second set. On deuce, he hit a serve that was called out by the line judge, but Alcaraz intervened and gave the point to Sinner.
Set Sinner! The first set goes to Sinner! Alcaraz concludes his service game with a number of sloppinesses. On set point, his backhand goes, via the net, outside the lines.
Alcaraz is undergoing a short treatment to his right eye. He receives eye drops from the doctor. The match is paused for a moment because of this.
Game Sinner! 5-4
A strong game from Sinner, who convincingly takes a 5-4 lead.
Game Alcaraz! 4-4
Alcaraz recovers after a strong phase from Sinner. The Spaniard survives a breakpoint.
Game Sinner! 4-3
The first love game of the match. And that is for Sinner, who is playing better.
Break Sinner! 3-3
And there is immediately the rebreak! Alcaraz makes a mistake with his backhand on the breakpoint, and the score is level again.
Break Alcaraz! 2-3
There is the first break of the match. And that is for Alcaraz. Sinner concludes his third service game with a mis-hit with his forehand.
Game Alcaraz! 2-2
The first game without breakpoints. Alcaraz is level again.
Game Sinner! 2-1
Service hold for Sinner. Again he survives breakpoints: this time two. We have been underway for 25 minutes already.
Game Alcaraz! 1-1
Alcaraz also manages to win his first service game with difficulty. He survives one breakpoint, with a strong service.
Game Sinner! 1-0
Sinner manages to win his first service game with difficulty. He survives three breakpoints right away.
We have started on the Court Philippe Chatrier. And the match is introduced with a long rally, which is won by Alcaraz. Sinner has started serving.