The next great Spaniard has arrived at the French Open. Third-seeded Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to defeat fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in four hours and 19 minutes to win his third Grand Slam title on Sunday -- his first on the clay courts at Roland Garros in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz won his first French Open title on Sunday, taking down Alexander Zverev in a five-set thriller 6–3, 2–6, 5–7, 6–1, 6–2. At 21 years old, Alcaraz became the youngest men's player to win a Grand Slam title on all three surfaces: hard court, clay and grass.
Growing up, Carlos Alcaraz admired Rafael Nadal and other Spanish champions. Now, he's following in their footsteps.
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to capture a major title on all three surfaces, beating Alexander Zvererv in five sets to win the French Open.
In 2023, phenom Carlos Alcaraz dethroned Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five set match for the Wimbledon title, his second Grand Slam. This year, Alcaraz is favored to do so yet again, even more so with Novak Djokovic's status in question heading into the third Grand Slam of 2024 after he had to withdraw from the French Open due to a torn meniscus.
Carlos Alcaraz reigns supreme in Paris. The 21-year-old Spaniard claimed his first French Open title on Sunday afternoon at Roland Garros, taking down No.
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has been on an unprecedented form in recent months. The Polish star is yet to lose a match since the 25th of April making it 19 matches unbeaten.
Iga Swiatek is slowly but surely becoming a Roland Garros legend after lifting her fourth trophy at the event on Saturday. The Polish player won her first Roland Garros as a teenager a few years during the COVID-19 hit season when it was played much later in the schedule after the US Open.
Coco Gauff captured her first Grand Slam doubles title Sunday, winning the French Open final in straight sets with partner Katerina Siniakova. Gauff, 20, and her teammate from the Czech Republic defeated Italians Jasmine Paolini and Sarra Errani 7-6 (5), 6-3 in Paris.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and his younger brother Petros Tsitsipas will depart Roland Garros with a fraction of their prize money docked from their payslip. That is because the tournament sanctioned them for multiple cases of code violations related to excessive coaching.
Andy Roddick had a few bold words for Novak Djokovic and his devastating year so far. It is a known fact that the Serbian World No.1 has been struggling
Empty seats in court Philippe Chatrier have perplexed French Open officials, with changes possibly to come. Said one official: "We can't force people to go to the stands."
According to Boris Becker, Alexander Zverev has matured enough to have a good shot at this year's Roland Garros trophy. Zverev will contest the Roland Garros final against Carlos Alcaraz, who eliminated world no.
Warner Bros. Discovery networks will broadcast the French Open in the United States beginning in 2025, securing the rights with a 10-year deal, multiple outlets reported.
Iga Swiatek steamrolled to a third consecutive and fourth overall French Open title on Saturday.
Carlos Alcaraz earned a historic victory in his Friday French Open semifinal match against Jannik Sinner. Now, Alcaraz can officially take over as the face of men's tennis and the top player in the game.
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