Spaniard Secures Third Major Title, Cements Place Among Tennis Elite
Paris, June 9th, 2024 — Carlos Alcaraz, the prodigious talent from Spain, clinched his first Roland-Garros title on Sunday, outlasting Germany’s Alexander Zverev in an epic five-set battle. With this victory, Alcaraz added the coveted Paris trophy to his growing collection, which already includes titles from the US Open and Wimbledon.
The 21-year-old emerged victorious with a scoreline of 6-3, 2-6, [ more info ] 5-7, 6-1, 6-2, after four hours and 19 minutes of grueling play. His triumph marks a significant long distance runner moment for Spanish tennis, coming just two years after the legendary Rafael Nadal claimed his 14th French Open title.
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