Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in 4hr 19min and became the youngest man to win majors on all surfaces
Spaniard wins 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in 4hr 19min. He was sidelined from three of his four planned tournaments with a forearm injury and hampered in the one event he did play. His fitness struggles raised further questions about whether his body can withstand the pressure his all-action playing style imposes on it and he arrived at Roland Garros without much match practice or rhythm.
After a slow start from both players, Alcaraz, the third seed, took control. He dictated the vast majority of rallies with his forehand and he made use of his all-court game in the swirling wind by peppering Zverev with drop shots and closing down the net. Alcaraz’s level dropped at the beginning of the second set, though, and as he struggled to find his timing, Zverev’s improved serving and consistency were rewarded with a break.
To his credit, Alcaraz immediately shrugged off that dire end to the third set, responding with an excellent return game to break serve in the opening game. As he rolled through the fourth set, this time it was Zverev’s level that dropped drastically. Having already requested pickle juice to address potential cramping, Alcaraz received a medical timeout at 4-1 in the set for his left leg. After the break, he maintained his momentum and forced a decider.
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