PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz said emulating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic's successes seems 'impossible' after winning his maiden French Open title on Sunday with victory over Alexander Zverev.
PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz said emulating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic 's successes seems 'impossible' after winning his maiden French Open title on Sunday with victory over Alexander Zverev.The 21-year-old came from behind to win 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 and claim his third Grand Slam triumph. Alcaraz 's victory made him the youngest man to win Slam titles on clay, grass and hard courts.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his men’s singles final match against Germany’s Alexander Zverev on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 9, 2024. AFP PHOTOWith Roger Federer retired, Nadal expected to hang up his racquet this year and Djokovic having a poor season by his high standards, Alcaraz could be primed to dominate the sport for years to come.
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