(At the 2020 US Open, Dominic Thiem beat him in five grueling sets.)

Zverev, hitting a return during Sundays final.

Yet the exceptionally speedy Alcaraz should never be counted out.

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Carlos Alcaraz poses with la Coupe des Mousquetaires on Sunday, June 9, after winning the French Open men’s singles final against Alexander Zverev.

Upon winning the championship point, he dropped to the ground and sprawled in the clay.

(Within minutes, Nadal extended his congratulationson X, writing.

Congratulations @carlosalcaraz for this immense victory!!!!

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Zverev, hitting a return during Sunday’s final.

Huge!!!!

Very happy for your successes !

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Alcaraz, celebrating after championship point.

Alcaraz, celebrating after championship point.

Taking the microphone during the trophy presentation, Alcaraz was generous in his praise of Zverev.

Consider his victory today a full-circle moment.

I used to watch this tournament on the TV, and now Im holding the trophy, he said.

So thank you very much.