Who was runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 French Open men's singles final?

Who was runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 French Open men’s singles final? The answer is Alexander Zverev.

Alcaraz defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6–3, 2–6, 5–7, 6–1, 6–2 in the final at Roland-Garros on 9 June 2024. Zverev was therefore the runner-up, while Alcaraz claimed his first French Open title and third Grand Slam singles championship.

The match was a five-set turnaround. Zverev took the third set to move ahead two sets to one, but Alcaraz regained control by winning the final two sets. The victory completed Alcaraz’s collection of major titles on hard court, grass, and clay before he turned 22.

Several nearby names can cause confusion. Stefanos Tsitsipas lost to Alcaraz in the 2023 French Open final, Casper Ruud was the 2023 runner-up, and Jannik Sinner became Alcaraz’s French Open final opponent in 2025. Zverev’s 2024 appearance was his first French Open final.