French Open men's final LIVE: Alcaraz v Zverev - text & radio commentary

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
Click the audio icon to listen to live commentary from 13:00 BST (UK only)

Live Reporting

Jess Anderson, Emily Salley and Charlotte Coates

Postpublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverez 3-6 6-2 0-0 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live
Alcaraz has basically said to his team that he can't deal with the height and the bounce of the ball right now.
That's very poor body language and not like Carlos at all.
Game and second set - Zverevpublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 6-2 Alcaraz
Job done.
Zverev holds to love to win five games on the spin and take the second set in impressive fashion.
We're all square in what has been an entertaining final so far.
Zverev set pointspublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 9 June
*Zverev 3-6 5-2 Alcaraz
Massive serve from Zverev down the T that just pings off the edge of Alcaraz's racquet.
Another one brings up three set points.
Zverev breaks, serving for setpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 9 June
*Zverev 3-6 5-2 Alcaraz
Oh! Alcaraz double faults to concede the game and Zverev will serve for the second set.
The tables have truly turned.
Image source, Getty Images
Break point Zverevpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 4-2 Alcaraz*
Alcaraz saves break point with an overhead smash but nets to give Zverev another opportunity.
Can he take his chance?
Postpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverez 3-6 4-2 Alcaraz*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live
It was a little bit like this against Sinner. Alcaraz went into his shell a little bit in that match.
Postpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverez 3-6 4-2 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live
It's Alcaraz who has gone quiet. He's got to express himself like he did in that first set.
Image source, Getty Images
Zverev break pointpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 4-2 Alcaraz*
Alcaraz goes for the cute drop shot but nets. Zverev has the chance to win four games in a row here as he earns himself a break point.
Postpublished at 15:41 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverez 3-6 4-2 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live
The serve and volley hasn't been used by Alcaraz so far in this second set. It was a tactic that was successful for him in the first set.
Postpublished at 15:41 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 4-2 Alcaraz*
Great shot from Zverev, a powerful forehand down the line. He then places a forehand into the back corner of the court and Alcaraz at full stretch can only net.
From 40-15 to deuce.
Postpublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 9 June
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Roland Garros
The layer of clay which was picked up by the wind earlier showed the level of breeze.
It can often whip around Chatrier, even if it feels rather benign outside.
Usually the server to the left of the umpire's chair is hitting into it and they also see more glare of the sun.
Service games from that end are the tougher at the moment.
Postpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 4-2 Alcaraz*
Alcaraz whips down an ace for 40-15. He needs to get back on track here after losing three games on the spin.
Postpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverez 3-6 4-2 Alcaraz*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live
Carlos Alcaraz looks a little bit out of sorts at the moment. He's missed a few more shots and some doubt has been created.
Postpublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverez 3-6 4-2 Alcaraz*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live
The chess match is just starting here because Zverev is doing different things. Small margins make a huge difference at the big moments.
Zverev holdspublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 4-2 Alcaraz*
Wow!
What a point at deuce. Alcaraz does well to meet the half volley but Zverev was alert to it, chasing the ball down and responding with a brilliant cross-court forehand that kissed the line.
Even Alcaraz had to acknowledge how good that was.
The German takes the game to consolidate that break of serve.
Postpublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 9 June
*Zverev 3-6 3-2 Alcaraz
Zverev is certainly looking a bit more confident. He celebrates winning the point when Alcaraz can only find the net with his backhand. Game point.
Image source, Getty Images
Postpublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 9 June
*Zverev 3-6 3-2 Alcaraz
Alcaraz advances into the net and places the forehand to the corner of the court.
Perhaps if he wins today Lionel Messi will be asking for something signed in return.
Postpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 9 June
*Zverez 3-6 3-2 Alcaraz
David Law
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live
Lionel Messi sent a signed shirt to Carlos Alcaraz ahead of this final.
Zverev breakspublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 9 June
*Zverev 3-6 3-2 Alcaraz
There it is. Zverev takes the break at the second opportunity.
That makes things interesting. Alcaraz was in control but has dropped off it a little in the last few games.
Image source, Getty Images
Zverev break pointspublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 9 June
Zverev 3-6 2-2 Alcaraz*
Alcaraz saves the first break point as Zverev's backhand can only find the net. He holds his arms in the air as if to say 'what can I do?' after a huge gust of wind flings up half of the clay court.
Image source, Getty Images