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Alcaraz defeated Zverev in five sets to claim the French Open title, the third major of his career.

Alcaraz defeated Zverev in five sets to claim the French Open title, the third major of his career.

The 21-year-old won the third major of his career at Roland Garros, establishing himself atop the men’s game as a new generation takes over tennis.

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Alcaraz defeated Zverev in five sets to claim his first French Open title.

Jul 16, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) poses with the trophy after winning the men s singles final against Novak Djokovic (SRB) on day 14 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 12, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning her match against Madison Keys (USA) on day ten of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 7, 2024; Paris, France; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a shot during his match against Jannik Sinner of Italy on day 13 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Swiatek's 2024 French Open win marks her fourth Roland Garros title in five years.

A general view of Court Philippe-Chatrier for the Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy match.

Jun 4, 2024; Paris, France; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning his match against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece on day 10 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 10, 2023; Paris,France; Iga Swiatek (POL) with the trophy after winning the French Open final against Karolina Muchova (CZE) on day 14 at Stade Roland-Garros.

Jun 6, 2024; Paris, France; Iga Swiatek of Poland returns a shot during her match against Coco Gauff of the United States on day 12 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

May 30, 2024; Paris, France; Casper Ruud of Norway reacts to winning the first set during his match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain on day five of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 3, 2024; Paris, France; Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot during his match against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina on day nine of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

Jun 11, 2023; Paris,France; Novak Djokovic (SRB) kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning his 23rd grand slam final against Casper Ruud (NOR) on day 15 at Stade Roland-Garros.

Jun 4, 2024; Paris, France; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a shot during his match against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece on day 10 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Świątek addressed the crowd following her second-round win, asking fans to be mindful of their noise.

Djokovic’s injury puts the rest of his summer plans in serious doubt.

Jun 4, 2024; Paris, France; Iga Swiatek of Poland returns a shot during her match against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic on day 10 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 2, 2024; Paris, France; Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts to a point during his match against Corentin Moutet of France on day eight of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 1, 2024; Paris, France; Alexander Zverev of Germany returns a shot against Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands on day seven of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 3, 2024; Paris, France; Aryna Sabalenka reacts to a point during her match against Emma Navarro of the United States on day nine of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 French Open due to a torn medial meniscus in his right knee.

Jun 3, 2024; Paris, France; Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot during his match against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina on day nine of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 3, 2024; Paris, France; Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning his match against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina on day nine of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

Jun 3, 2024; Paris, France; Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan returns a shot during her match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine on day nine of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

May 30, 2024; Paris, France; Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning his match against Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain on day five of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.