French Open final 2024 LIVE RESULT: Carlos Alcaraz BEATS Alexander Zverev to claim title in five-set thriller – reaction
CARLOS ALCARAZ has BEATEN Alexander Zverev to claim the 2024 French Open title.
It was a close affair, but the Spaniard edged the fifth set at Roland Garros to become the youngest man to win a major final on all three surfaces.
And Alcaraz will go home £2million richer following his French Open triumph.
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Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 1-0 Carlos Alcaraz*
Zverev holds his serve to begin the fifth and final set.
The German's good start is already an improvement on the previous set.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-6 Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz rallies to take the fourth set after Zverev fails to convert a string of break points.
The Spaniard has the momentum heading into the decider in Paris.
Credit: EPA Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-5 Carlos Alcaraz*
Alcaraz immediately breaks back to give himself the chance to serve for the set.
Zverev had the opportunity to further reduce his lead but we now look destined to go to a fifth set.
Alexander Zverev* 3-6 6-2 7-5 1-4 Carlos Alcaraz
Zverev gives himself a glimmer of hope of salvaging the fourth set.
He does brilliantly to return a drop shot from Alcaraz to seal the break of serve.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 0-4 Carlos Alcaraz*
Another break of serve for Alcaraz, who is helped by a pair of Zverev double faults.
Alcaraz is closing in on the set, whilst his opponent is in desperate need of a response.
Alexander Zverev* 3-6 6-2 7-5 0-3 Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz maintains his momentum with a speedy hold of serve.
This back-and-forth final has swung in the Spaniard's favour at the start of the fourth serve.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 0-2 Carlos Alcaraz*
A sensational get from Alcaraz sets him up to break Zverev's serve with an even better shot along the line.
The early break gives Alcaraz an advantage in the fourth set and could prove to be a turning point in the match.
Alexander Zverev* 3-6 6-2 7-5 0-1 Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz keeps his cool to hold his serve at the start of the fourth set.
Zverev had looked threatening at the start of the service game, but his opponent did enough to take it.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 7-5 Carlos Alcaraz
Zverev continues to shine in Paris as he claims the third set against Alcaraz.
The German is now just one set away from his first Grand Slam title.
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Alexander Zverev* 3-6 6-2 6-5 Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz's woes continue under pressure from Zverev, who breaks his serve.
The German will now serve for the set, just minutes on from looking destined to fall a set behind again.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 5-5 Carlos Alcaraz*
Zverev's dominance on serve returns as he holds to love once again.
Alcaraz has little answer for the German, with the third set looking like it will go the distance.
Alexander Zverev* 3-6 6-2 4-5 Carlos Alcaraz
The pressure appears to be showing after a pair of unforced errors from Alcaraz.
His mistakes are punished by Zverev, who takes the chance to claim a crucial break of serve.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 3-5 Carlos Alcaraz*
Zverev keeps the set alive with a comfortable hold of throw.
However, Alcaraz still has the chance to retake his one set lead with a hold of his own.
Alexander Zverev* 3-6 6-2 2-5 Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz survives a scare to hold his serve and move closer to taking the third set.
Zverev had three break points but could not capitalise on them as Alcaraz takes a lengthy game.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 2-4 Carlos Alcaraz*
Zverev finally loses a point on serve to open the door for Alcaraz to break.
He needs no invitation as he breaks to love to take command of the third set in Paris.
Alexander Zverev* 3-6 6-2 2-3 Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz continues to handle the pressure on his own serve as he holds again.
Zverev's dominance when serving is leaving no margin for error from the Spaniard.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 2-2 Carlos Alcaraz*
Zverev's dominance on serve continues as he holds once again.
He has now won 14 points in a row on his own serve, much to Alcaraz's frustration.
Alexander Zverev* 3-6 6-2 1-2 Carlos Alcaraz
Another hold from Alcaraz before he lets out a roar on court.
The Spaniard is back in front here in the third set as he looks to retake control of the match.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 1-1 Carlos Alcaraz*
Alcaraz's hold appears to have done little to halt Zverev's momentum.
The German holds to love once again, with the game ending in an exhilarating rally.
Alexander Zverev* 3-6 6-2 0-1 Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz stops Zverev's streak to hold serve at the start of the third set.
He is made to work for it, though, before a brilliant drop shot clinches the game.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 Carlos Alcaraz
His early service problems are far behind Zverev now as he holds with ease to take the second set.
A pair of aces help the German claim a fifth consecutive game to love.
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Alexander Zverev* 3-6 5-2 Carlos Alcaraz
Zverev gives himself the chance to serve for the match by breaking Alcaraz's throw again.
He has now won four games in a row to move within touching distance of taking the second set.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 4-2 Carlos Alcaraz*
Zverev holds his serve to take command of the second set and edge closer to levelling the match.
The German produces the shot of the match so far to return a volley from Alcaraz on his way to winning the game.
Alexander Zverev* 3-6 3-2 Carlos Alcaraz
A potentially crucial moment in this second set as Zverev breaks Alcaraz's serve.
The Spaniard's standard slips slightly and his opponent wastes no time capitalising to move in front.
Alexander Zverev 3-6 2-2 Carlos Alcaraz*
Zverev holds again as the second set remains with serve through four games.
A contrast to the opener, which saw both players break each other's serve early on.