Overview

• Alcaraz stormed through the first two sets with aggressive shot-making before encountering resistance in the closing frames.
• He fended off an early service break in the fourth set and seized crucial break-point opportunities to close out the match.
• Dzumhur battled through lingering knee and leg discomfort and fed off crowd support to extend the contest to over three hours.
• The late finish marked Alcaraz’s first night session at Philippe Chatrier, pushing the match past midnight in Paris.
• Next up is American Ben Shelton, whose booming serve and recent form pose a new challenge in Sunday’s fourth-round match.