<picture class="article__media"> <img src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/06/09/0/0/8198/5465/664/0/75/0/967251d_f70927dc5c0f4add9471101368bfc203-0-0b6e0c45c180425b904ad699f8d3c8a2.jpg" alt="Images Le Monde.fr" width="100%" height="auto"> </picture> <noscript> <img src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/06/09/0/0/8198/5465/664/0/75/0/967251d_f70927dc5c0f4add9471101368bfc203-0-0b6e0c45c180425b904ad699f8d3c8a2.jpg" alt="Spain's Carlos Alcaraz plays a shot against Germany's Alexander Zverev during the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris on June 9, 2024."> </noscript> <figcaption class="article__legend" aria-hidden="true">Spain's Carlos Alcaraz plays a shot against Germany's Alexander Zverev during the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris on June 9, 2024. THIBAULT CAMUS / AP </figcaption>

Carlos Alcaraz fought back to defeat Alexander Zverev in a five-set French Open final on Sunday, June 9, and become the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces.

The 21-year-old battled cramps to recover from 2-1 down in sets and win a gripping contest 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 after four hours and 19 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Le Monde with AFP

The 21-year-old Spanish player battled cramps to recover from 2-1 down in sets and win a gripping tennis competition after four hours and 19 minutes.{ai:summary}In a thrilling five-set final, Carlos Alcaraz made history by becoming the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all surfaces, defeating Alexander Zverev at the French Open. Despite battling cramps, the 21-year-old fought back from a 2-1 deficit to emerge victorious in a four-hour, nineteen-minute showdown on Court Philippe Chatrier. #sports

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win first French Open title

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