Sports
Alcaraz beats Zverev in the final and achieves his first Roland Garros
The Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz won his first crown at Roland Garros and his third Grand Slam, after coming back in the final against the German Alexander Zverev, whom he beat by 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1 and 6-2 in 4 hours and 19 minutes.
The 21-year-old tennis player, who thanks to this victory will ascend to number 2 in the world, dropped on the clay of the Philippe Chatrier court before ascending to the stands where his team and family were and hugging his grandfather, his parents and siblings.
Alcaraz becomes the tenth Spaniard to win the clay Grand Slam, adds the 26th triumph of Spaniards in Paris and the youngest winner of large trophies on the three surfaces.
In addition, he is the second youngest winner of Roland Garros, behind Rafa Nadal, the only two who have won the tournament before turning 22.
On the day of the region of Murcia, from which the Spanish is originally, Alcaraz won the tournament two years after Nadal lifted the last of his fourteen (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2019, 2020 and 2022), and inscribes his name on a payroll that Manolo Santana opened in 1961 and that, after renewing it in 1964, was expanded by Andrés Gimeno (1972), Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (1989, 1994 and 1998), Sergi Bruguera (1993 and 1994), Carlos Moyá (1998), Albert Costa (2002), Juan Carlos Ferrero (2003) and Nadal.
Alcaraz himself recognized that Roland Garros is not a tournament like the others when you are Spanish and his victory consecrates him as the banner of the hade born in the new century, which is called to take over from the ‘Big 3’.
Unlike Zverev, who four years after having lost the final in the United States against the Austrian Dominic Thiem after taking two sets up, he again wasted an advantage to score his first Grand Slam.
A hard blow for this representative of the generation of the 90s, encased between the long shadow of the ‘Big 3’ and the strength of those who have been hitting hard.
At 27 years old, he lacked some breath to prevail in the final and finish his extraordinary streak of twelve consecutive victories that he began in the last tournament in Rome, where he added his sixth Masters 1,000.
But this defeat will leave its mark on the German’s mind, by the way it was produced and by the stage, the same one in which in a few months he will seek to renew his Olympic gold.
While Europe was electing its new parliament, Roland Garros was looking for a new king, the year in which the iron one, the one who has a statue that will forever remember his 14 titles, Rafa Nadal, had said goodbye at the age of 38 in the first round and that the only one who has made some shade on the clay, the Serbian Novak Djokovic, had left with an injury at 37.
The fight promised to be of high intensity, because the forecasts were not clearly inclined towards any, like the polls that leave everything to see what the undecided decide at the last minute.
It was very clear to Carlitos, who came from a merciless battle against the Italian Jannik Sinner, the virtual number 1 in the world, from which he emerged victorious by faith and perseverance and who did not seem to want any other suffering.
Central America
El Salvador to host World Cup qualifiers vs. Guatemala and Panama at Estadio Cuscatlán
El Salvador’s national football team will host its final round World Cup qualifying matches against Guatemala and Panama at Estadio Cuscatlán, the honorary president of the National Sports Institute (INDES), Yamil Bukele, announced Thursday via a statement on his X account.
The official explained that this decision comes after the American rock band Guns N’ Roses, originally scheduled to perform at Estadio Cuscatlán on Saturday, October 4, will now hold their concert at Estadio Jorge “El Mágico” González. This change allows both of La Selecta’s qualifying matches to be played at the “Coloso de Monserrat.”
“After a series of efforts and in response to popular demand, we are pleased to announce that our senior national team’s CONCACAF World Cup qualifying matches next October (Oct. 10 vs. Panama and Oct. 14 vs. Guatemala) will take place at Estadio Cuscatlán,” the statement reads.
Bukele also thanked the event promoters and the band for agreeing to the stadium change. “We sincerely thank Guns N’ Roses and StarTicket for agreeing to move the concert originally scheduled for October 4 at Estadio Cuscatlán,” the statement adds.
Additionally, Bukele expressed gratitude to the FESFUT Regularization Commission for their efforts with CONCACAF to make this possible, and he urged fans to stay tuned to official channels to purchase tickets and support La Selecta in their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Central America
El Salvador featured in El País: A rising star in Central American tourism
El Salvador’s tourism industry continues to gain international recognition, this time featured in a comprehensive article by the Spanish newspaper El País. In its travel section, El Viajero, the outlet published an extensive report titled “Everything Hidden in El Salvador: From Hosting the Pompeii of the Americas to Becoming the New Surf Paradise”, highlighting the country’s top attractions and its growing reputation as an emerging destination in Central America.
According to the report, El Salvador offers “three undeniable reasons to attract travelers: its volcanoes, Mayan archaeological sites, and exceptional beaches — not to mention its cuisine and wildlife.” The Spanish publication emphasizes that, despite being the smallest country in the region, El Salvador has stood out in recent years as an alternative to overcrowded destinations, attracting celebrities and international tourists seeking a quieter, more exclusive escape with perfect waves.
El País also notes that, after “a period of instability, the country is now safe, its roads are in excellent condition (even better than in neighboring countries), and visitors can enjoy its natural landscapes, wild beaches, volcanic scenery, hot springs, Mayan ruins, and even one of the best coffees in the Americas.” One of the country’s biggest advantages, the article adds, is its compact size, allowing travelers to explore mountains, beaches, and the capital all in a single day.
The report dedicates significant space to San Salvador, describing the capital as “a showcase of Salvadoran culture, identity, and diversity.” It highlights the National Museum of Anthropology (MUNA), the Museum of Modern Art (MARTE), and the National Library (BINAES), calling the latter “a cultural landmark and symbol of technological innovation” thanks to its virtual reality spaces, robotics labs, and 5G connectivity.
Gastronomy also plays a central role in the feature. El País praises the country’s iconic pupusas, while also mentioning yuca with chicharrón, elote tamales, and horchata. It recommends visiting the famous “Pupusódromo of Olocuilta”and several high-end restaurants in San Salvador, such as Nau and Faisca do Brazil, as well as the diverse dining options along El Hipódromo Avenue.
Finally, the article showcases some of El Salvador’s natural and cultural gems, including San Salvador Volcano, Lake Coatepeque, and the archaeological sites of Joya de Cerén — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — along with Tazumaland San Andrés. It also highlights Ruta de las Flores and Suchitoto, praised for their colonial charm and vibrant cultural offerings.
Central America
Guatemala’s Fuego Volcano ends eruption after forcing hundreds to evacuate
The Fuego volcano, located near Guatemala’s capital, concluded an eruption on Friday (June 6, 2025) that lasted more than 30 hours and forced the evacuation of nearly 800 people, according to the National Institute of Seismology (Insivumeh).
The eruption began Wednesday night, sending plumes of ash and smoke over 7,000 meters into the sky and triggering pyroclastic flows — fast-moving currents of hot gas and volcanic matter — down its slopes.
“The activity of the Fuego volcano has decreased significantly,” Insivumeh reported in a bulletin, adding that “it is possible to declare the eruption over.”
The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) stated that transportation will be made available for the families currently in shelters so they can return to their homes.
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