Press celebrates Alcaraz
“Sometimes tactically clever, sometimes with a fine blade, sometimes with brute force”
10.06.2024, 07:19 a.m.
The 21-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has won the French Open for the first time – and thus remained unbeatable in the third Grand Slam final of his young career. The 21-year-old put in an impressive performance against Alexander Zverev, winning 6:3, 2:6, 5:7, 6:1, 6:2, and was physically superior to his opponent, especially in the last two sets. The international press praised this with great words.
Spain
“Sports World”: “Heroic comeback by Alcaraz, the historic new champion of Roland Garros. Carlos Alcaraz suffered like only a few times to fulfill one of his greatest childhood dreams.”
“Sports”: “Monumental! Alcaraz, champion of Roland Garros!”
“Marca”: “Carlos Alcaraz survives an epic finale and crowns himself the new king of Roland Garros. (…) The Spaniard signed a monologue for eternity with a fifth sentence to frame.”
“Ace”: “Alcaraz dreamed and showed that dreams sometimes come true.”
“El Pais”: “Roland Garros crowns an irrepressible Alcaraz on his return against Zverev.”
Italy
“Sport Newspaper”: “Three out of three. Three finals and as many Grand Slam titles on three different surfaces, (…). Another victory in the fifth set, just like in the semi-final against the Italian (Jannik Sinner), who is freshly at the top of the world rankings but already at home to prepare for the match on grass.”
France
“The Team”: “Year after year, Carlos Alcaraz expands his area of expertise. Two years ago he won the 2022 US Open on hard court, a year ago on the grass at Wimbledon. Now the Spaniard won his third Grand Slam title on Sunday on the clay of Roland Garros.”
“The Parisian”: “After a heated first set and two even harder sets, Carlos Alcaraz finally turned the tables to win Roland Garros for the first time at the age of 21. His record is exceptional. The worthy heir.”
Austria
“Small newspaper”: “Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alex Zverev after almost five hours. Carlos Alcaraz has done it! The Spaniard defeated the German Alexander Zverev in the final of the French Open and won the title in Paris for the first time.”
Switzerland
“View”: “Alcaraz crowns himself the new king of Paris. Hard court, grass – and now also on clay: Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest player to win a Grand Slam title on all three surfaces. He defeats Alexander Zverev in five sets in the French Open final. (…) The youngster, who has the letter “C” for “Cabeza”, “Corazon” and “Cojones” tattooed three times on his forearm, really shows his brains, heart and, well, balls in Paris. In the final, he manages to find solutions in the decisive moments. Sometimes tactically clever, sometimes with a fine blade, sometimes with brute force.”
“Daily Advertiser”: “What a feat of will: Alcaraz follows in Nadal’s footsteps.
Great Britain
“Daily Mail”: “It went back and forth (…), but Carlos Alcaraz fulfilled his childhood dream by winning the French Open. The brilliant 21-year-old beat Alexander Zverev in five pulsating sets of ups and downs to take his place among the ranks of proud Spaniards who have won this title.”
“The Sun”: “Carlos Alcaraz overcame painful leg cramps to fulfill his childhood dream of being crowned French Open champion. As the 14-time champion nears the end of his career, Parisians now have a new Spanish hero to adore on the red clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier.”