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Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
Saved again!
Alcaraz doesn't fancy getting locked into another rally with Zverev and instead opts for the big serve. Deuce.
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Carlos Alcaraz wins first French Open title with 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev
Alcaraz claims third major after winning Wimbledon last year and US Open in 2022
The 21-year-old is the youngest man to win a Grand Slam title on all three surfaces
It is a second loss in a Grand Slam final for Zverev after defeat at 2020 US Open
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Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
Zverev will have another break point after a stunning rally ends with an overhead smash.
Opportunity number four.
Postpublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 9 June
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Roland GarrosBlimey! More drama.
Alcaraz's second serve is called out and overruled by the umpire.
Zverev is fuming again. He reckons it is another mark and firmly argues his case.
Imagine if Alcaraz holds after this...
Alcaraz saves break pointspublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
Oh what a shot Alcaraz.
When it gets to this stage there's barely anything in it and the Spaniard's forehand looks so borderline but it's in.
From 0-40 to deuce.
Postpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
First break point saved.
A big serve from Alcaraz on the next point, it's out.
The Spaniard goes again and it's called out. The umpire comes down from the chair to check and decides it's good. Zverev is not happy at all and charges over to argue the toss.
That's an argument he's not going to win. The point will be replayed.
Postpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveAlcaraz is getting really tight and edgy. You can't trust him at the moment and I don't think he can trust himself.
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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Roland GarrosThe battle on the court is now being mirrored in the stands.
A 'Carlos!' chant starts and the Zverev fans try to drown it out.
Nervous energy everywhere.
Zverev three break pointspublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
That break back looks pretty likely here!
The two players engage in a lengthy rally that you just can't take your eyes off until Alcaraz misses the forehand to give Zverev three break points.
Postpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
Russell Fuller
Tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 LiveI think there's every chance Zverev gets the break back at some point. I don't think Alcaraz looks convincing at all.
Postpublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
The atmosphere on Chatrier is getting towards fever pitch as Alcaraz misses the drop shot for 0-30.
Postpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
Zverev needs to move on from that game. And quickly.
He takes the first point off the Alcaraz serve with some big hitting from the baseline.
Postpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveThe trainer is on court but Alcaraz didn't have treatment this time, just a conversation. That is good news.
Postpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveZverev's walk has just got slower and slower and slower in between points.
Alcaraz breakspublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
Got it. Not a good service game from Zverev and what a time to make those mistakes.
Alcaraz takes the early break in the decider.
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*Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-1 Alcaraz
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveI think the difference won't be physical, it'll be mental. That is why I picked Alcaraz in five sets and I'm sticking with it.
Alcaraz three break pointspublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 9 June
*Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-1 Alcaraz
And now a double fault! It only gets worse for Zverev at the moment.
Three break point gifts for Alcaraz.
Postpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 9 June
*Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-1 Alcaraz
Ouch. That's two big mistakes from Zverev already on serve.
First he misses the forehand then has a simple volley in front of him but can only net. 0-30.
He hangs his head.
Postpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 9 June
*Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-1 Alcaraz
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveAlcaraz is really working well when he has variety and gives Zverev no pace to work with.
Image source, Getty ImagesAlcaraz holdspublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 9 June
*Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-1 Alcaraz
The shade is creeping across Chatrier with two third of the court now in darkness.
Alcaraz makes a couple of errors and it looks like he's letting Zverev back in but he produces a big ace to take the hold.
Postpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-0 Alcaraz*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveThere's not much energy going through Zverev's legs and Alcaraz is very aware of it.