French Open day 15: Carlos Alcaraz wins five-set thriller to seal maiden title

The 21-year-old Spaniard triumphed 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 in four hours and 19 dramatic minutes to win his third grand slam crown.

Sunday 09 June 2024 19:57 BST

Champion Carlos Alcaraz poses with the ball kids (Thibault Camus/AP) (AP)

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Carlos Alcaraz won a first French Open title after a five-set thriller against Alexander Zverev.

The 21-year-old Spaniard triumphed 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 in four hours and 19 dramatic minutes.

Here, the PA news agency looks back at day 15 at Roland Garros.

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Quote of the day

Another tattoo – with the Eiffel Tower, the date of today, it will be soon

How Carlos Alcaraz plans to celebrate

Tweet of the day

Congratulations @carlosalcaraz for this immense victory!!!! Big!!!! Very happy for your successes!!! #Vamos

Stat of the day

Alcaraz is already tied with Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka on three grand slam titles, aged just 21.

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