Alcaraz wins 1st French Open title after 5 setter face off vs a gallant Zverev

 


Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set final at Roland Garros, winning the French Open 2024 title. The Spanish star defeated his German opponent with scores of 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, and 6-2, capturing his first French Open championship.


This victory is significant as it marks the first time since 2016 that the French Open has crowned a first-time champion. The last occurrence was when Serbia's Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray in a five-set match.


Entering the tournament as the third seed, the 21-year-old Alcaraz became the youngest player to win Grand Slam titles on three different surfaces. He had previously won on hard court at the US Open in 2022 and on grass at Wimbledon in 2023.


Alcaraz's win mirrored his semi-final performance, where he also came from behind. Despite being two sets to one down against Jannik Sinner, he kept his composure, forcing a decisive fifth set and ultimately overpowering his opponent.


Alcaraz’s ability to perform under pressure was crucial to his victory. He converted nine of 16 break points, while Zverev managed only six of 23, a key factor in the match's outcome. The final was physically demanding, especially for Zverev, who had spent 19 hours and 27 minutes on court en route to the final. Despite this, Zverev seemed fresher, but Alcaraz’s superior execution secured his win.


The match began with Alcaraz dominating the first set, which he won in 43 minutes. Zverev fought back in the second set, breaking Alcaraz’s serve to lead 3-2 and leveling the match with a powerful passing shot. Alcaraz regained control in the third set, breaking Zverev’s serve to lead 4-2. However, Zverev won five consecutive games to take the set 7-5.


In the fourth set, Alcaraz broke Zverev’s serve early and maintained his momentum despite needing treatment for his left thigh, winning the set 6-1. In the final set, a fatigued Zverev struggled, and Alcaraz capitalized on the early advantage, breaking Zverev’s serve again. The crowd on Philippe Chatrier chanted "Carlos, Carlos," reminiscent of the support usually shown for 14-time winner Rafael Nadal.


Alcaraz sealed his victory with a stunning backhand cross-court winner, culminating in him lying on his back in celebration, Nadal-style, fulfilling a destiny long anticipated.

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