Alcaraz Outlasts Zverev in 5 Sets for Third Grand Slam Win at French Open

Alcaraz Outlasts Zverev in 5 Sets for Third Grand Slam Win at French Open
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the French Open men's singles final in Paris on June 9, 2024. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
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PARIS—Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6–3, 2–6, 5–7, 6–1, 6–2 on Sunday and win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title.

Alcaraz is a 21-year-old from Spain who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros—a record 14 in all—and now has eclipsed Nadal as the youngest man to collect major championships on three surfaces. Nadal was about 1½ years older when he did it.