Spain's Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Clinches French Open Men's Singles Title

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Carlos Alcaraz Garfia of Spain won his first-ever French Open Men's singles title at Roland Garros in Paris.

An Overview of the News

• Carlos defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany in the final with a score of 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, and 6-2.

• Alcaraz, at just 21 years old, has now won more Grand Slam titles than all men born in the 1990s combined.

• He also became the second youngest player in the Open era to win a major title on all three surfaces.

• Alcaraz reached the final by defeating Jannik Sinner, while Zverev secured his spot by defeating Casper Ruud.

About The French Open

• It's called Roland-Garros, happens annually in late May in Paris, France.

• It's named after French aviator Roland Garros.

• It's the foremost clay court championship and the sole Grand Slam on this surface.

• It's the second Grand Slam of the year, following the Australian Open and preceding Wimbledon and the US Open.

  • Founded:- 1891

  • Editions:- 123 (2024)

  • 93 Grand Slam events (since 1925)

  • Most singles titles:- Rafael Nadal (14)

  • Most doubles titles:- Roy Emerson (6)