Alcaraz crowned Roland Garros 2024

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz won his third Grand Slam title after defeating Alexander Zverev in five sets with a score of 3-2 (6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1 and 6-2) in the final of the French Open - Roland Garros 2024.

The two players have met a total of nine times, with the German world No. 4 leading the way 5-4, but Alcaraz has the edge on clay, winning two and losing one. Alcaraz has won seven of his 13 ATP titles on clay, while Zverev has won eight.

Alcaraz took advantage of the opportunity when the opponent made a mistake.

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Entering the 2024 Roland Garros final, Alcaraz is aiming for his third Grand Slam, while Zverev is aiming for his first Grand Slam in his career to complete his collection of major titles (Olympics, ATP Finals, Masters 1000). This is the first time Alcaraz and Zverev have appeared in the Roland Garros final.

Zverev is prone to making small mistakes like double faults.

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Alcaraz started very strongly in the first set, he took advantage of his opponent's mistakes and ended the first set with a score of 6-3. Zverev, with his excellent form recently, rose up and won 2 consecutive sets with a score of 6-2, 7-5.

Fans at Philippe-Chatrier Stadium were a little worried about the 2003-born player after he had to seek medical attention. After receiving quick treatment, Alcaraz played a completely different game. Good serves, powerful forehands and effective net play helped Alcaraz win the two deciding sets (6-1, 6-2) to win his first title at Roland Garros.

Alcaraz had to seek medical attention.

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This is the 3rd Grand Slam title in Alcaraz's career after the 2022 US Open and 2023 Wimbledon. In addition, the 2nd Grand Slam title of the year - Roland Garros 2024 will help Alcaraz get 8,580 points, 220 points more than Novak Djokovic, thereby officially surpassing his senior to hold the 2nd position on the rankings.

The tennis player born in 2003 rose strongly in the 4th and 5th games.

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Alcaraz has his 3rd Grand Slam, while Zverev continues to miss this prestigious title.

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Before Roland Garros 2024 took place, Novak Djokovic held the world No. 1 position, followed by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. However, with Djokovic withdrawing in the quarterfinals due to injury, the Serbian lost the No. 1 position to Sinner and now the No. 2 position belongs to Alcaraz.

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