Carlos Alcaraz's victory over Alexander Zverev in five sets to win his first French Open title marks a historic moment in the world of tennis. The young Spaniard, only 18 years old, displayed remarkable skill and determination throughout the match, showcasing his potential as a future star in the sport.
Alcaraz's performance on the clay courts of Roland Garros was nothing short of impressive. Despite facing off against a formidable opponent in Zverev, who is ranked number four in the world, Alcaraz remained focused and resilient, never allowing himself to be overwhelmed by the pressure of the moment.
Zverev 6-2 in the final decisive set.
The 21-year-old Spaniard, who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — now has eclipsed Nadal to become the youngest man to collect major championships on three surfaces. Nadal was about 1½ years older when he did it. Alcaraz won the U.S. Open on hard courts in 2022 and Wimbledon on grass last year.
Domestic abuse allegations against Zverev emerged in 2021 in an expose published by Slate, based on details from another ex-girlfriend. Zverev has denied the claims in both cases, but the cloud over him has hindered his ability to cash in with sponsors.
Djokovic were the only tennis players who cracked Sportico’s 2023 list of the world’s 100 highest-paid athletes. Alcaraz ranked No. 56 with $42.2 million, including $15.2 million in prize money and an estimated $27 million off the court from appearance fees and endorsements. Alcaraz commands seven figures for appearances or an exhibition, and his sponsors include Nike, LVMH, BMW, Rolex, Babolat, Calvin Klein and ISDIN sunscreen.
There's always this nervous hubbub awaiting match point. Alcaraz took complete control of the eighth game against a visibly downcast Zverev to give him two match points. And he needed only one as he completed his trio of Grand Slams with the French Open sitting alongside his 2022 US Open title and 2023 Wimbledon crown.
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