Carlos Alcaraz wins French Open final
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French Open Approves Carlos Alcaraz Nickname After Grand Slam Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rafael Nadal earned the title "King of Clay" due to his dominance on the clay court throughout his 23-year tennis career. Now, it looks like his heir apparent is here, with the French Open even approving it.
Whether you’re a fan of tennis or not, you’ve probably heard that two of Gen Z’s brightest sports stars, Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz, came out on top at Roland-Garros this weekend, claiming their second and fifth Grand Slam victories, respectively.
Alcaraz showed his steely determination to win the epic in five hours and 29 minutes - the longest final at Roland Garros.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet in a Grand Slam final for the first time in their careers at the French Open final, with the winner earning nearly $2.9 million in prize money. Sinner has won 20 consecutive Grand Slam matches, while Alcaraz is the defending champion at Roland-Garros.
Follow live text and BBC radio commentary of the French Open men's singles semi-finals at Roland-Garros - Carlos Alcaraz v Lorenzo Musetti and Jannik Sinner v Novak Djokovic.