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Alcaraz survives stiff challenge to reach French Open last 16

The Spaniard regrouped after losing momentum in the third set to secure a four-set victory.

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
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Carlos Alcaraz suffered a mid-match wobble before getting through to the last 16
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Overview

  • Alcaraz overcame Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the French Open fourth round as defending champion.
  • Dzumhur capitalized on a dip in Alcaraz’s energy to claim the third set and push the world number two to 3-1 in the fourth before Alcaraz rallied.
  • Dzumhur received on-court medical treatment for a leg injury that flared after a fall in the second round.
  • Alcaraz will next face 13th seed Ben Shelton, who reached his first Roland Garros round of 16 by defeating Matteo Gigante in straight sets.
  • Holger Rune prevailed over Quentin Halys in five sets, Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen also advanced to the fourth round in the women’s draw and Arthur Fils withdrew with a back injury.