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Paul Myers

Alcaraz outlasts Zverev over five sets to win first French Open title

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz beat the fourth seed Alexander Zverev in five sets to lift the French Open trophy for the firts time. © Pierre René-Worms / RFI

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz hoisted a first French Open crown on Sunday after a five-set victory over the fourth seed Alexander Zverev. The match on Court Philippe Chatrier finished 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 after four hours and 19 minutes. Alcaraz, 21, becomes the youngest man to win trophies at Wimbledon, the US Open and the French Open.

"It's incredible you've won three Grand Slam titles on three different surfaces and you're only 21-years-old," said Zverev after receiving his runners-up trophy from six-time winner Bjorn Borg.

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