Summary

  • 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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  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 9 June

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    It seems that Zverev is trying to play a big shot every time. When he connects it's unstoppable. But when he doesn't someone has to duck in the crowd.

    Higgy

  2. Zverev holdspublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 9 June

    Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-0 Alcaraz*

    Zverev needed that after the wheels had started to somewhat fall off in that fourth set.

    A hold to 15.

  3. Postpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 9 June

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Roland Garros

    Zverev came through testing five-set battles against Tallon Griekspoor in the third round and Holger Rune in the last 16.

    He's now spent almost 24 hours playing on court over the fortnight.

    Can he summon the mental and physical strength to win again?

  4. Postpublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 9 June

    *Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 0-0 Alcaraz

    Coming up to three and a half hours on the clock as we enter the one-set shootout.

    Alcaraz has had a bit more treatment on that leg during the break. Zverev to get us started in the decider.

    Carlos Alcaraz fist pumpsImage source, Getty Images
  5. Game and fourth set - Alcarazpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 9 June

    *Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 0-0 Alcaraz

    There it is!

    Alexander Zverev goes for the drop shot but it falls short at the net.

    We go to a decider.

    Alexander Zverev looking down with his hands on his hipsImage source, Getty Images
  6. Set point Alcarazpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 9 June

    Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-5 Alcaraz*

    Stop it, Carlos.

    A brutal ace brings up set point for the Spaniard.

  7. Postpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 9 June

    Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-5 Alcaraz*

    Bang! A forehand winner ensures Carlos Alcaraz holds on.

    Deuce.

    Carlos Alcaraz fist pumpingImage source, Getty Images
  8. Break point Zverevpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 9 June

    Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-5 Alcaraz*

    But here's another one as Carlos Alcaraz fizzes a forehand into the net.

  9. Postpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 9 June

    Zverez 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-5 Alcaraz*

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Zverev suddenly looks a little bit lethargic down the other end.

  10. Postpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 9 June

    Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-5 Alcaraz*

    Alexander Zverev misses the first break point.

    And then the second! Deuce.

  11. Break points Zverevpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 9 June

    Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-5 Alcaraz*

    Carlos Alcaraz claws a point back, sending Alexander Zverev out wide and forcing him to net.

    But the Spaniard finds the fence next, handing Zverev two break points.

  12. Postpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 9 June

    Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-5 Alcaraz*

    A winner down the line opens up a 0-30 lead for Alexander Zverev.

  13. Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 9 June

    Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-5 Alcaraz*

    Can Carlos Alcaraz hold his nerve?

    He had the chance to serve out the third set before Alexander Zverev made an impressive comeback from 5-2 down.

  14. Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 9 June

    Zverez 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-5 Alcaraz*

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Suddenly, Zverev's game has just disintegrated.

  15. Alcaraz breakspublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 9 June

    Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-5 Alcaraz*

    And this time he gets it!

    Carlos Alcaraz will serve to take this Championship match to a decider.

    Carlos Alcaraz hitting a slice volleyImage source, Getty Images
  16. Break point Alcarazpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 9 June

    *Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-4 Alcaraz

    Another Alexander Zverev miss and here's a second break point for Carlos Alcaraz.

  17. Postpublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 9 June

    *Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-4 Alcaraz

    Advantage, Alexander Zverev.

    But the fourth seed fails to get the hold over the line, going long and taking us back to deuce.

  18. Postpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 9 June

    *Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-4 Alcaraz

    The chance comes and goes for Carlos Alcaraz. Deuce.

  19. Break point Alcarazpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 9 June

    *Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-4 Alcaraz

    Carlos Alcaraz shakes his fist as he brings up a break point.

    Alexander Zverev had come to the net, but a lob from Alcaraz sends him back to the baseline and he's unable to manoeuvre his way around the ball to keep it in the court.

  20. Postpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 9 June

    *Zverez 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-4 Alcaraz

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I don't think I've ever seen this many shanks in a tennis match from both players.