Carlos Alcaraz Wins 2024 French Open Title

Alcaraz Defeats Zverev in Hard-Fought Five-Set Final

Paris, France

Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first French Open title on Sunday, defeating Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set final. The Spaniard emerged victorious with a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 scoreline.

Alcaraz, who was considered a heavy favorite heading into the match, struggled early on as Zverev took the first set. However, the Spaniard rallied back to take the next two sets and appeared to be on the verge of victory. Zverev, however, refused to give up and managed to take the fourth set to force a decider.

In the fifth set, Alcaraz proved too strong and powered through to victory. The win marks Alcaraz's first Grand Slam title and further solidifies his position as one of the rising stars of tennis.