Carlos Alcaraz comes from behind in epic final against Zverev to be crowned the new king of Roland Garros

On the 50th anniversary of Bjorn Borg's first Roland Garros title, he presented the Musketeers' Cup to this year's winner: Carlos Alcaraz.

Alcaraz triumphed over Alexander Zverev in a thrilling final with scores of 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2, in 4 hours and 19 minutes to win his very first French Open title.

This victory marks the third Grand Slam trophy for Alcaraz, who, at 21 years and 35 days old, is the youngest player to win on three different surfaces. His win extends the legacy of Spanish tennis at Roland Garros, contributing to a total of 27 titles, 18 of which have been in the 21st century.

Alcaraz seized control from the moment he stepped onto the Philippe Chatrier court. Zverev, visibly nervous, double-faulted twice in his first serves. Alcaraz's aggressive play earned him an early break, but he faced some challenges as nerves affected both players. After a brief setback, Alcaraz regained his momentum, securing the first set.

In the second set, Zverev found his rhythm, capitalizing on Alcaraz's unforced errors and taking the set 6-2. The German's consistent first serves kept him in contention, and he rode this momentum into the third set, winning five consecutive games to take the lead.

Alcaraz's dominance is signaling a new era in tennis

Alcaraz, known for his endurance in five-set matches, rebounded by starting the fourth set with a 4-0 lead.

Despite a physical battle that required a visit from the physiotherapist, Alcaraz dominated the final set, showcasing his resilience and skill. He completed the match with a commanding 6-2 final set.

This victory places Alcaraz as a prominent figure in tennis. His head-to-head record now stands equal with Zverev, and he remains one of the top contenders against the sport's best.

As the present and future of tennis, Alcaraz's triumph at Roland Garros signifies the beginning of a new era.