Overview

• Alcaraz defeated Fabian Marozsan 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in 2 hours and 8 minutes at Philippe Chatrier, ending a one-set lapse to dominate the final two sets.
• Playing on Chatrier for the first time since the 2024 Olympic final, he engaged fans by joining in a classic Roland Garros chant at match’s end.
• Former finalist Casper Ruud fell to Nuno Borges in round two, while Stefanos Tsitsipas was eliminated by Matteo Gigante, reshaping Alcaraz’s potential path.
• Damir Dzumhur advanced past Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard despite a knee injury sustained late in their match, leaving his fitness for the third round in question.
• He stretched his Roland Garros winning streak on Chatrier to nine matches, reinforcing his status as a leading clay-court contender.