The French Open 2024 witnessed a thrilling conclusion as the young Spanish sensation, Carlos Alcaraz, emerged victorious in the men’s singles final. In a gruelling five-set battle against the formidable Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz showcased his resilience and skill, conquering the German with a scoreline of 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2.
At just 21 years old, Alcaraz has etched his name in the annals of tennis history, becoming the youngest man in the Open era to achieve the remarkable feat of winning Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces – hard court, clay, and grass. This extraordinary accomplishment underscores his versatility and unwavering determination on the court.
In the women’s singles final, the indomitable Iga Swiatek once again reigned supreme at the iconic Roland Garros stadium. The 23-year-old Polish superstar clinched her fourth French Open title, solidifying her status as a true clay-court maestro.
Swiatek’s relentless performance saw her dismantle the challenge of Jasmine Paolini with a resounding 6-2, 6-1 scoreline. With this victory, Swiatek has etched her name alongside tennis legends, joining Belgium’s Justine Henin in third place on the all-time list of most French Open titles won by a woman.
Title | Winner | Runner up |
Men’s Singles | Carlos Alcaraz | Alexander Zverev |
Women’s Singles | Iga Swiatek | Jasmine Paolini |
Men’s doubles | Marcelo Arevalo & Mate Pavic | Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori |
Women’s doubles | Coco Gauff & Katerina Siniakova | Sara Errani & Jasmine Paolini |
Mixed doubles | Laura Siegemund and Edouard Roger-Vasselin | Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski |
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