Alcaraz and Sinner's first meeting in a Grand Slam final extends the self-perpetuating excellence that is lifting them above everybody else.

Alcaraz was leading, 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-0, 2-0, when eighth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti had to stop playing on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

No. 1 Jannik Sinner has not yet dropped a set in his bid to win the French Open for the first time. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, his opponent in Sunday’s final, has dropped four sets along the way.