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JANNIK SINNER paid for sportingly but WRONGLY awarding Carlos Alcaraz a point in their sensational French Open final.

Poland’s World No.1 told the umpire an Alcaraz forehand was in – only for replays to show it went LONG.

The Spaniard earlier saved THREE Championship points in that fourth set.

And Alcaraz went on to complete a comeback of astonishing quality, winning 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6 in five hours and 29 minutes.

Unlike the three other Grand Slam tournaments, Roland Garros does NOT use HawkEye technology to check line calls.

And in fact midway through the final set, Sinner was frustrated when an Alcaraz shot was called in – when replays revealed it was 31mm out.

So although fans praised Sinner for his sportsmanship in the fourth, many viewers blasted French Open chiefs for being stuck in their ways.

The tight line call came when Alacaraz served to go 6-5 up on his way to levelling at two sets all.

Line judges called it out and the chair umpire got down from her seat to examine the mark.

But as she strode quickly across the court, Sinner signalled he thought the ball was good.

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The umpire immediately acknowledged that gesture with a raised hand as she gave Alcaraz the point and returned to her seat.

However, freeze-frame replays of the incident indicated the ball had clearly landed beyond the baseline.

That led to observers hailing both players for the spirit in which they played the match, but also questioning the tournament for snubbing HawkEye.

One fan said: “They are both acting like saints here.”

Another described them as “class acts all around”.

A third posted: “So nice to see some civility in the world!”

And a fourth wrote: “That is why they are 2 favourites.”

But another viewer moaned: “So many missed called because they refuse to use technology. Joke of a tourny .”

And a similar thinker said: “Honestly thought it looked clearly out at full speed. A number of very questionable calls at the end of that set…”

Ninety minutes after the line shout, Alcaraz clinched a glorious victory from two sets down via a dominant 10-2 Championship tie-break in the fifth.

LIAM Gallagher has revealed exactly how Oasis rehearsals are going – with a surprise nod to his brother Noel.

The famous pair, who famously fell out are gearing up for their reunion tour for the first time in 16 years on July 4.

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Noel and the rest of the Oasis – bassist Andy Bell, guitarists Gem Archer and Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, and drummer Joey Waronker – had already kicked off rehearsals, with Liam, 52, now joining them.

Sharing an update from rehearsals, frontman Liam took to his X profile for an impromptu Q&A and revealed how rehearsals were going.

He said: “Yesterday was spiritual. Very professional we’re just ripping it up to ras. Were professionals no time for drinking.”

Liam then surprised fans with a gushing message about his brother, who he famous fell out with in 2009.

He added: “Noel has been divine. Can’t stop staring at him, he might have to get a restraining order out on me can’t help it.”

While the lads have swapped booze for brews as they rehearse for their long-awaited Live ’25 tour.

Another fan also asked if they were on the Guinness while preparing, Liam replied: “We’re professionals.

“No time for drinking.”

A source close to the Gallaghers said: “Liam drinks tea to help warm up his vocal chords.

“He feels really fresh and they’re excited to get going.

“Rehearsals have been electric and they’re perfectly in sync.”

Liam said previously that he never drinks before a gig, or the night before.

He said: “The voice don’t handle that any more.”

Noel, 58, said last year he wanted a break from drinking and was “going to try and get off the booze”.

Just last week, Noel, 58, was seen taking the Tube to his band’s rehearsals in London.

It was a far cry from his rock ‘n’ roll star brother Liam’s arrival as cameras clamoured to get a shot of him through the window of a car.

It was Liam who had earlier revealed the Gallagher brothers would be blowing off the cobwebs and belting out their classic tunes ahead of their hotly-anticipated summer stadium shows.

The group’s last gig was at V Festival in 2009, before they split following a huge row backstage at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris.

The former feuding brothers have now put their differences aside as they get ready for the tour of the decade which kicks off next month.

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SPAIN have retaken the lead in what is shaping up to be a thrilling Nations League final against Portugal.

Arsenal target Zubimendi broke the deadlock after a defensive mix-up.

Then minutes later, Nuno Mendes cut in from the left-hand side before firing past Unai Simon.

However, Mikel Oyarzabal has put La Roja back ahead with a sensational finish just before the break.

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Jannik Sinner threw away a two-set lead and three Championship points as he was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in an incredible French Open final.

Alcaraz’s reign at Roland Garros looked to be over when world number one Sinner closed in on victory in the fourth set.

Sinner edged in front in the first set and then doubled his lead through a tie-break in the second.

Alcaraz got a set back but appeared down and out when Sinner opened up three Championship points deep into the fourth set.

Reigning champions Alcaraz saved all three, however, before breaking the Sinner serve to level an absurdly high-quality final at 2-2.

Another tie-break was needed to separate the two best players on the planet but Alcaraz powered to the winning line, winning 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (10-2) after five hours and 29 minutes – the longest French Open final in history.

Addressing Court Philippe Chatrier after the heartbreaking defeat, Sinner said: ‘First of all Carlos, congrats again.

‘Amazing performance, amazing battle, amazing everything. Congrats to you and your team, I’m very happy for you, you deserve it so congrats.

‘To my team, obviously thank you for putting me in this position. We tried our best today, we gave everything we had.

‘Some time ago we would have been delighted to be here so it’s still an amazing tournament even though it feels very difficult now.

‘I won’t sleep very well tonight but it’s okay. Thank you and I’ll see you next year.’

Alcaraz, 22, now has five Grand Slam titles to his name, while Sinner, 23, will have to wait a little longer for his fourth major.

The pair have now shared the last six Grand Slams as they threaten to create one of the all-time great rivalries over the next decade.

‘The greatest Grand Slam final I’ve ever seen’

Reacting to Alcaraz’s incredible comeback win, former British number one Greg Rusedski said on BBC Radio 5 Live: ‘We said it was going to be a classic – and it really was.

‘It is the greatest Grand Slam final I’ve ever seen. The emotion from Carlos Alcaraz is just unbelievable. He is down there hugging his mum, his dad and his brother.

‘Let’s spare a thought for Jannik Sinner though. This must be immensely painful, having had those three championship points.

‘He is handling the situation very well but this must be a bitter disappointment for him.’

Ex-British tennis star Naomi Broady added: ‘I just feel so lucky that I got to be here to witness this final. It feels like this is absolutely going to be a historic moment of our sport.

‘There are so many professional athletes in the stands today that are just in awe of these two guys. The physicality and the mentality just encompasses everything tennis is about.

‘I don’t think there has ever been a better showcase for our sport.’

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