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Alcaraz Edges Past Dzumhur in Four-Set Test to Reach French Open Last 16

Dominant early play gave way to a stamina battle that Alcaraz won to set up a fourth-round clash with Ben Shelton.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his third round match against Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Carlos Alcaraz suffered a mid-match wobble before getting through to the last 16
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Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz defeated Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to advance to the French Open last 16.
  • He dominated the opening two sets but admitted his energy dipped, forcing him to dig deep in the latter stages.
  • Dzumhur received medical treatment for leg issues but rallied to win the third set and earned cheers from the Court Philippe-Chatrier crowd.
  • Alcaraz saved multiple break points and overcame a string of unforced errors before converting his second match point.
  • He now faces US 13th seed Ben Shelton in the fourth round with a place in the quarter-finals on the line.