The 2024 French Open, also known as the Roland Garros, was one for the ages. Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to win the competition for his third Grand Slam title. Moreover, Alcaraz made major history that stands the test of time.
At just 21 years old, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to win a major final on all three surfaces, per ESPN. Alcaraz's major wins include the 2022 US Open, the 2023 Wimbledon, and now, the 2024 French Open.
This is the moment Alcaraz secured his 2024 victory, via the official Roland Garros X account:
Alcaraz's accomplishment is awe-inspiring, and if he continues to be consistent, only great things lie in wait for him. The phenom tennis star grew up watching fellow countryman Rafael Nadal win countless trophies at Roland Garros, 14 in total. Alcaraz's three major wins come at an age just one and half years earlier than Nadal when he accomplished the feat, per insight from ESPN.
Alcaraz trailed two sets to one on Sunday but rallied for the title. He was humble during his post-game speech by first giving credit to his parents.
“Now,” Alcaraz told his parents at Court Philippe Chatrier on Sunday, “I am lifting this trophy in front of you.”
Alcaraz also praised Alexander Zverev for his inspiring journey to the final. Likewise, Zverev paid him respect.
“You're already a Hall of Famer and you already achieved so much,” Zverev told Alcaraz after the match. “Not the last time you're going to win this.”
Zverev fell to 0-2 in major title matches with his loss on Sunday. The 27-year-old German star was the runner-up at the 2020 US Open after losing a two-set lead to Dominic Thiem.
Alcaraz will enjoy his moment after an incredible run.
Carlos Alcaraz's win is the perfect finish to an incredible 2024 French Open
Carlos Alcaraz is not the only one achieving impressive feats at Roland Garros. US women's star Coco Gauff won her first Grand Slam doubles title on Sunday alongside partner Katerina Siniakova. The 20-year-old and her Czech partner defeated Italians Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani 7-6 (5), 6-3 to clinch the trophy. The wins add to Gauff's impressive resume, which includes a U.S. Open Singles title, per insight from ClutchPoints' Lead Women's Sports Editor Erin Achenbach.
Gauff expressed gratitude to her partner and reflected on her journey to the major victory.
“Third time's a charm. Thank you, Katerina, for playing with me. We decided two days before the tournament to play together,” Gauff said, per the Associated Press. “Thank you to the fans. I know 11:30 Sunday morning is early for most people. It's early for me.”
“After I lost the first two (doubles) finals, I thought, well, okay, I reached that point, maybe I should focus on singles,” Gauff added, via ESPN. “Same thing, U.S. Open. When I won it, I didn't expect to win. I was having a really bad year. Then here, I didn't even expect to play. I think it's funny how life teaches you those lessons.”
Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, and the rest of the fierce 2024 French Open competitors will ride their momentum into their next competition.
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