Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first French Open title by defeating Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set final. Overcoming cramps and a two-set deficit, the 21-year-old won 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2.
The match lasted four hours and 19 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier. Alcaraz added the Roland Garros title to his Wimbledon and 2022 US Open wins with this victory. He now eyes the Australian Open, aiming to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.
The match against Zverev marked a significant milestone for Alcaraz. He is now the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces. Meanwhile, Zverev, the fourth seed, who recently settled a court case in Germany, is still seeking his first major title. Despite high hopes, he could not clinch a win, extending his record of near misses, including six Slam semi-finals and a previous final loss at the 2020 US Open.
Alcaraz aspired to join other Spanish legends, including Rafael Nadal, as a Roland Garros champion. His victory was met with jubilation as he collapsed onto the clay, overwhelmed with emotion, becoming the eighth Spanish player to win the title.
