Spain stars huddle around a phone to watch compatriot Carlos Alcaraz’s dramatic French Open win over Jannik Sinner ahead of Nations League final
Spain’s footballers may have been involved in an international final on Sunday night but their players were still keeping an eye on the action at the French Open.
Compatriot Carlos Alcaraz was involved in one of the great major finals as he pulled off an incredible comeback against world No 1 Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros.
Alcaraz came back from two sets down and saved three championship points on the way to claim his fifth Grand Slam title in dramatic fashion.
It was the longest final in the history of the tournament, lasting five hours and 29 minutes.
And that meant it was still going on as Spain’s players made their way out on to the pitch at the Allianz Arena.
A large group of them were seen huddled around a phone watching the match with just over an hour to go until their own final was to begin.
A group of Spanish players were seen huddled around a phone watching the French Open
Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in an epic French Open final shortly before Spain’s final
Alcaraz sealed his victory minutes before Spain and Portugal’s Nations League showdown kicked off.
However, there wasn’t to be another round of celebrations for the Spanish as Cristiano Ronaldo and Co claimed the trophy.
La Roja took an early lead through Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi but the Portuguese hit back quickly through Nuno Mendes.
Mikel Oyarzabal put Spain back in front shortly before half-time before Ronaldo levelled in the second half.
The game ultimately went to penalties with Roberto Martinez’s side coming out on top, leaving Ronaldo in tears of joy.
