Today's match marks the first encounter between the two rivals in a major final. Alcaraz currently edges the head-to-heads, leading Sinner 7-4 in past match-ups, including an absorbing five-set win in last year's semifinals at Roland-Garros.

After the historical and epic French Open final on Sunday between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, it’s clear that the future of the sport is in good hands after the fading of the Big 3 of Roger Federer,

It is the first Grand Slam final meeting between the duo, who have won seven out of the last eight Slam titles. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.