Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of French Open after quarter-final loss

Title favourite Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of French Open after quarter-final loss to Alexander Zverev

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Title favourite Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of French Open after quarter-final loss to Alexander Zverev

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