Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner took tennis to a level above that reached by even the sport's golden generation during their spellbinding French Open final on Sunday, according to a host of former Roland Garros champions.

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.