Drench Open, late nights and Swiatek’s way ahead – Roland Garros talking points

Drench Open, late nights and Swiatek’s way ahead – Roland Garros talking pointsBy Andy Sims, PA, ParisCarlos Alcaraz won a first French Open title after a five-set thriller against Alexander Zverev. A day earlier Iga Swiatek was peerless as she romped to a fourth Roland Garros crown. Novak Djokovic endured a late night (Jean-Francois Badias/AP) Photo by Jean-Francois BadiasThe incessant rain in Paris over the first week saw this tournament dubbed the ‘Drench Open’. Novak Djokovic endured the latest in Roland Garros history against Lorenzo Musetti, with the last ball struck at 3.08am local time. Alcaraz will be back to defend his title on the back of his Roland Garros success.