The sporting weekend in pictures

It was another action-packed two days in the sporting world.

Published Jun 10

Carlos Alcaraz lays on the ground in disbelief after winning the French Open

Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first French Open title with a five-set victory over Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros, with Iga Swiatek earning her fourth crown in five years.

Max Verstappen won a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix, while Wigan won a record-extending 21st Challenge Cup title with an 18-8 win over Warrington at Wembley.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the best pictures from this weekend’s sporting action.

France Tennis French Open — Carlos Alcaraz earned a five-set victory over Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros (Jean-Francois Badias/AP)

Jasmine Paolini and Iga Swiatek stand next to each other holding their French Open trophies — Iga Swiatek earned a fourth French Open with victory over Jasmine Paolini (Christophe Ena/AP)

Wigan's players embrace celebrating their Challenge Cup victory — Wigan won their 21st Challenge Cup title with victory over Warrington (John Walton/AP)

General view of Wembley Stadium tributes to Rob Burrow — Rugby league fans paid tribute to Rob Burrow at Wembley (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Northampton celebrate their Gallagher Premiership title win — Northampton beat Bath to win the Gallagher Premiership title (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rain pours down as drivers start the Canadian Grand Prix — Rain poured down at the start of the Candian Grand Prix (Christinne Muschi/AP)

Max Verstappen stands on his car as he poses for pictures following his win in Canada — Max Verstappen won the chaotic race (Paul Chiasson/AP)

Glenn Maxwell reverse sweeps as Jos Buttler looks on — Australia earned a convincing win over England at the T20 World Cup (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

India celebrate a wicket with high fives — India earned a thrilling victory over rivals Pakistan (Adam Hunger/AP)

Two St Helens players tackle a Leeds player with the ball at Wembley — St Helens beat Leeds 22-0 in the Women’s Challenge Cup final (Bradley Collyer/AP)

Whit Merrifield swings his bat during the MLB London Series — MLB London Series was played at the home of West Ham (Zac Goodwin/PA)