Alcaraz beats Zverev to win first French Open title

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Alcaraz becomes the first man to win his first three Grand Slams on three different surfaces.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his men’s singles final match against Germany’s Alexander Zverev on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day fifteen of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 9, 2024. Picture: EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP.

The 21-year-old battled cramps to recover from 2-1 down in sets and win a gripping contest 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 after four hours and 19 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier. He will head to the Australian Open next year with the chance to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

 

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