History-maker Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev in epic French Open final

Carlos Alcaraz claimed a third grand-slam title (Thibault Camus/AP)

Carlos Alcaraz made history and gained a measure of Spanish revenge by beating Alexander Zverev in five sets to win a first French Open title

The 21-year-old filled a Rafael Nadal-sized void at Roland Garros with a marathon 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 victory in four hours and 19 minutes.