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Carlos Alcaraz experienced another emotional rollercoaster in his French Open journey, reflecting on the trials of the game after his semi-final win over Jannik Sinner and extending that intensity into his first Roland Garros final against Alexander Zverev on Sunday.
At 21, Alcaraz became the youngest player to reach the finals at three different Grand Slam events on various surfaces. He continued his impressive streak by winning all three of these finals, overcoming the No. 4 seed Zverev in a grueling match that lasted over four hours with a scoreline of 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2.
This victory was Alcaraz’s 11th five-set win at Grand Slam tournaments before turning 22, surpassing Marat Safin and closing in on the record jointly held by Michael Chang and Bjorn Borg for the most five-set victories at this stage of his career.
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In his post-match comments, Alcaraz highlighted the importance of finding joy in the struggle, particularly on clay at Roland Garros, where long matches and enduring rallies are the norm.
Both Alcaraz and Zverev took challenging paths to reach the final. Zverev, having previously lost in the semi-finals in three consecutive years to players like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Rafael Nadal, and Casper Ruud, faced additional hurdles including a significant ankle injury. His victory over Nadal in the first round of this year’s Roland Garros, where Nadal faced his first-ever first-round defeat, was a notable achievement. Zverev also avenged past losses to Ruud and overcame tough matches in the earlier rounds.
Despite a strong recent performance, including a victory in Rome just before the French Open, Alcaraz faced a challenging lead-up to the tournament due to injuries, impacting his performance in Monte-Carlo and Rome.
In the final, the match saw alternating momentum, with Zverev’s power and consistency clashing against Alcaraz’s dynamic play and skillful execution. Ultimately, Alcaraz triumphed by winning the fourth and fifth sets, reinforcing his dominance on the Philippe-Chatrier Court.
