StoriesJune 9, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 to win the French Open for the first time and collect his third Grand Slam title
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FILE - A ball boy holds tennis balls during the first round matches of the French Open tennis tournament against at Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Tuesday, May 26, 2015. The 2024 French Open begins Sunday, May 26.
FILE - A ball boy holds tennis balls during the first round matches of the French Open tennis tournament against at Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Tuesday, May 26, 2015. The 2024 French Open begins Sunday, May 26.Michel Euler - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FILE - View of center court with a wide-angle lens as Serena Williams of the U.S., near side, returns in the final of the French Open tennis tournament against Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic at Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Saturday, June 6, 2015.
FILE - View of center court with a wide-angle lens as Serena Williams of the U.S., near side, returns in the final of the French Open tennis tournament against Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic at Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Saturday, June 6, 2015.David Vincent - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FILE - Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning the men's singles final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 11, 2023. Djokovic won three of his men’s-record 24 Grand Slam titles at the French Open, which starts Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris.
FILE - Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning the men's singles final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 11, 2023. Djokovic won three of his men’s-record 24 Grand Slam titles at the French Open, which starts Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A woman cleans the stage before the draw for the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Paris. The tournament starts Sunday May 26, 2024.
A woman cleans the stage before the draw for the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Paris. The tournament starts Sunday May 26, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FILE - Poland's Iga Swiatek kisses the trophy as she celebrates winning the women's final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 10, 2023. Swiatek has been No. 1 in the WTA rankings for most of the past two years and will seek her fourth championship at Roland Garros — and fifth Grand Slam trophy overall — when play begins at the clay-court major tournament Sunday.
FILE - Poland's Iga Swiatek kisses the trophy as she celebrates winning the women's final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 10, 2023. Swiatek has been No. 1 in the WTA rankings for most of the past two years and will seek her fourth championship at Roland Garros — and fifth Grand Slam trophy overall — when play begins at the clay-court major tournament Sunday.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain's Rafael Nadal trains at the Roland Garros stadium, Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Paris. The French Open tennis tournament starts Sunday May 26, 2024.
Spain's Rafael Nadal trains at the Roland Garros stadium, Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Paris. The French Open tennis tournament starts Sunday May 26, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FILE - Spain's Rafael Nadal, right, and Germany's Alexander Zverev pose before their semifinal of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Friday, June 3, 2022 in Paris. Plenty of folks have vivid recollections of seeing Nadal display his relentless excellence on a tennis court. That includes the many players who have been on the other side of the net for at least one of his 1,299 professional matches.
FILE - Spain's Rafael Nadal, right, and Germany's Alexander Zverev pose before their semifinal of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Friday, June 3, 2022 in Paris. Plenty of folks have vivid recollections of seeing Nadal display his relentless excellence on a tennis court. That includes the many players who have been on the other side of the net for at least one of his 1,299 professional matches.Michel Euler - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz slides to play shot against Jeffrey John Wolf of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz slides to play shot against Jeffrey John Wolf of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 26, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan's Naomi Osaka serves against Italy's Lucia Bronzetti during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Japan's Naomi Osaka serves against Italy's Lucia Bronzetti during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 26, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts as he plays against Germany's Alexander Zverev during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 27, 2024.
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts as he plays against Germany's Alexander Zverev during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 27, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serbia's Novak Djokovic, center right with blue sweater and white cap, watches Spain's Rafael Nadal's first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Germany's Alexander Zverev at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 27, 2024.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic, center right with blue sweater and white cap, watches Spain's Rafael Nadal's first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Germany's Alexander Zverev at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 27, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan's Naomi Osaka plays a shot against Italy's Lucia Bronzetti during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Japan's Naomi Osaka plays a shot against Italy's Lucia Bronzetti during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 26, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates as she won her first round match against France's Leolia Jeanjean at the French Open tennis tournament, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 27, 2024.
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates as she won her first round match against France's Leolia Jeanjean at the French Open tennis tournament, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 27, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Norway's Casper Ruud celebrates winning against Brazil's Felipe Meligeni Alves at the end of their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Norway's Casper Ruud celebrates winning against Brazil's Felipe Meligeni Alves at the end of their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning her first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Erika Andreeva at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning her first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Erika Andreeva at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Germany's Alexander Zverev plays a shot against Spain's Rafael Nadal during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 27, 2024.
Germany's Alexander Zverev plays a shot against Spain's Rafael Nadal during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 27, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan's Naomi Osaka, right, congratulates Poland's Iga Swiatek with winning her second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Japan's Naomi Osaka, right, congratulates Poland's Iga Swiatek with winning her second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coco Gauff of the U.S. plays a shot against Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Coco Gauff of the U.S. plays a shot against Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.Aurelien Morissard - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Netherlands' Jesper de Jong at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Netherlands' Jesper de Jong at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continuous rain postponed most second round matches of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Continuous rain postponed most second round matches of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, May 30, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after her second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Japan's Moyuka Uchijima at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after her second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Japan's Moyuka Uchijima at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, May 30, 2024.Aurelien Morissard - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poland's Iga Swiatek is all smiles as the audience sings Happy Birthday after her third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, May 31, 2024.
Poland's Iga Swiatek is all smiles as the audience sings Happy Birthday after her third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, May 31, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coco Gauff of the U.S. plays a shot against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, May 31, 2024.
Coco Gauff of the U.S. plays a shot against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, May 31, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz plays a shot against Sebastian Korda of the U.S. during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, May 31, 2024.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz plays a shot against Sebastian Korda of the U.S. during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, May 31, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a shot against Russia's Pavel Kotov during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, May 31, 2024.
Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a shot against Russia's Pavel Kotov during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, May 31, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti as the clock indicates the match time played in the fifth set of their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti as the clock indicates the match time played in the fifth set of their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his third round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his third round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates winning her third round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Belgium's Elise Mertens at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates winning her third round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Belgium's Elise Mertens at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 1, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus serves against Spain's Paula Badosa during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus serves against Spain's Paula Badosa during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 1, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Emma Navarro of the U.S., right, is congratulated by Madison Keys of the U.S. after Navarro won their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Emma Navarro of the U.S., right, is congratulated by Madison Keys of the U.S. after Navarro won their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 1, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coco Gauff of the U.S. clenches her fist after scoring a point against Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Coco Gauff of the U.S. clenches her fist after scoring a point against Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after defeating Russia's Anastasia Potapova during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after defeating Russia's Anastasia Potapova during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates as he won his fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates as he won his fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's Jannik Sinner serves against France's Corentin Moutet during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Italy's Jannik Sinner serves against France's Corentin Moutet during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates as she won the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates as she won the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates as she won the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Elina Avanesyan at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.
Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates as she won the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Elina Avanesyan at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus serves against Emma Navarro of the U.S. during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus serves against Emma Navarro of the U.S. during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates winning her fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament France's Varvara Gracheva at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.
Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates winning her fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament France's Varvara Gracheva at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates as he won the quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates as he won the quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates as he won the quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates as he won the quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serbia's Novak Djokovic slipped and fell during his fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic slipped and fell during his fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FILE - Serbia's Novak Djokovic receives medical assistance for his right knee during his fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024. Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open with an injured right knee on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, ending his title defense and meaning he will relinquish the No. 1 ranking.
FILE - Serbia's Novak Djokovic receives medical assistance for his right knee during his fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024. Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open with an injured right knee on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, ending his title defense and meaning he will relinquish the No. 1 ranking.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FILE - Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays the crowd during his third round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024. Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open with an injured right knee on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, ending his title defense and meaning he will relinquish the No. 1 ranking.
FILE - Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays the crowd during his third round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024. Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open with an injured right knee on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, ending his title defense and meaning he will relinquish the No. 1 ranking.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's Jannik Sinner uses a towel during his quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Italy's Jannik Sinner uses a towel during his quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov reacts after missing a shot against Italy's Jannik Sinner during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov reacts after missing a shot against Italy's Jannik Sinner during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a shot against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a shot against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a shot against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a shot against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a shot against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a shot against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov plays a shot against Italy's Jannik Sinner during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov plays a shot against Italy's Jannik Sinner during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic plays a shot against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic plays a shot against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a shot against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a shot against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic plays a shot against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic plays a shot against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coco Gauff of the U.S. plays a shot against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Coco Gauff of the U.S. plays a shot against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's Jasmine Paolini plays a shot against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Italy's Jasmine Paolini plays a shot against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.Aurelien Morissard - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates as he won the quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates as he won the quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Norway's Casper Ruud plays a shot against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.
Norway's Casper Ruud plays a shot against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Germany's Alexander Zverev plays a shot against Australia's Alex De Minaur during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Germany's Alexander Zverev plays a shot against Australia's Alex De Minaur during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Coco Gauff of the U.S. at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Coco Gauff of the U.S. at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, June 6, 2024.Aurelien Morissard - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's Jasmine Paolini reacts during her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Italy's Jasmine Paolini reacts during her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, June 6, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates as he won the semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2024.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates as he won the semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2024.Christophe Ena - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2024.
Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz plays a shot against Italy's Jannik Sinner during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2024.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz plays a shot against Italy's Jannik Sinner during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2024.
Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2024.Christophe Ena - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poland's Iga Swiatek holds the trophy after winning the women's final of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Jasmine Paolini at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Poland's Iga Swiatek holds the trophy after winning the women's final of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Jasmine Paolini at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, June 8, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Winner Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, right, and second placed Germany's Alexander Zverev pose with their trophies after the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Winner Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, right, and second placed Germany's Alexander Zverev pose with their trophies after the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coco Gauff of the U.S., left, and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic kiss the trophy as they won the women's doubles final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Coco Gauff of the U.S., left, and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic kiss the trophy as they won the women's doubles final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2024.Jean-Francois Badias - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Winner Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, left, hugs with tennis star Bjorn Borg as he celebrates with the trophy after the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Germany's Alexander Zverev at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Winner Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, left, hugs with tennis star Bjorn Borg as he celebrates with the trophy after the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Germany's Alexander Zverev at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2024.Thibault Camus - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

PARIS (AP) — Catch up on the 2024 French Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about what happened at the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the early Wimbledon betting odds are and more:

What Happened on Sunday?

Carlos Alcaraz won his first French Open title and third Grand Slam trophy overall with a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev in 4 hours, 19 minutes. Alcaraz, 21, is the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces — clay, grass and hard courts. Rafael Nadal was about 1 1/2 years older when he did it. Zverev is 0-2 in major finals. Hours before Zverev won his semifinal in Paris on Friday, an out-of-court settlement ended a trial in Germany stemming from a former girlfriend’s accusation of assault during a 2020 argument. In the women's doubles final on Sunday, Coco Gauff won her first Grand Slam doubles title by teaming up with Katerina Siniakova to defeat Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani 7-6 (5), 6-3. Gauff, a 20-year-old American, won her first major singles title at last year’s U.S. Open. Paolini was also the runner-up in singles at Roland Garros, losing to Iga Swiatek in straight sets in Saturday's final.

The Schedule

Wimbledon starts at the All England Club on July 1.

Betting Guide

The tennis tours now move to grass courts, and the two singles champions at the French Open — Swiatek (a +275 money-line pick) and Alcaraz (+140) are listed as the early narrow favorites at Wimbledon, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Right behind Swiatek, whose quarterfinal run a year ago was her best showing at the All England Club, is Aryna Sabalenka at +300. Coco Gauff is listed fourth at +900. Alcaraz, the defending champion at Wimbledon, is followed by Jannik Sinner, who rises to No. 1 in the ATP rankings on Monday, at +160.

Get Caught Up

What to read about the French Open:

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for his third Grand Slam title at age 21

Coco Gauff wins her first Grand Slam doubles title

Iga Swiatek wins a third consecutive French Open women’s title by overwhelming Jasmine Paolini

French Open director Amélie Mauresmo says she has some ideas to help avoid so many empty seats

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Record-breaking Diede de Groot and teenager Tokito Oda win wheelchair titles at French Open

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany

Can tennis, pickleball and padel co-exist? The folks in charge of the French Open think so

Coco Gauff loses an argument with a French Open chair umpire and wants to see replays in tennis

Novak Djokovic says his knee surgery went well

No one loves it when tennis matches go past 3 a.m. And no one can agree on a solution

Analysis: No one knows what comes next for Rafael Nadal — not even Nadal

Stats to Know

21 — Alcaraz's age, making him the first man to win a Grand Slam title on all three surfaces — clay, grass and hard courts — before turning 22.

3-0 — Alcaraz's record in Grand Slam finals; among men, only Roger Federer (7-0) had a better start to his career in major title matches.

0-2 — Zverev's record in Grand Slam finals.

Words to Know

“Not the last time you’re going to win this.” — Zverev, to Alcaraz.

"I think it’s just one of those things that when you least expect it to happen, it happens.” — Gauff, after winning her first Grand Slam doubles title.

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