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Carlos Alcaraz takes first French Open title in five-set victory over Alexander Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz poses with his trophy after winning the French Open, June 9, 2024. © Pierre René-Worms, FRANCE 24

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.

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