Carlos Alcaraz Survives Dzumhur Challenge in a Thrilling Roland Garros Battle
Wow, what a rollercoaster of a match we witnessed last night at Roland Garros! Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spanish sensation, had to dig deeper than ever to overcome Damir Dzumhur in what turned into an unexpectedly grueling third-round clash. If you were watching live, you probably felt that adrenaline too—this was not your typical straight-sets cruise.
Alcaraz came out strong, taking the first two sets 6-1 and 6-3 with the confidence and aggression we’re used to seeing from him. It looked like it might be a quick night at the office. But just when things seemed firmly under control, the Bosnian veteran, Dzumhur, flipped the script. He elevated his game dramatically in the third set, playing with nothing to lose, and capitalized on a slew of unforced errors from Alcaraz—74 in total throughout the match, with 42 coming off the forehand alone!
That third set ended 6-4 in favor of Dzumhur, and suddenly, the atmosphere on Court Philippe Chatrier turned tense. It was close to midnight in Paris, and yet the crowd stayed electric, pushing both players through an intense fourth set filled with break points, nerves, and incredible rallies.
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Despite the physical and mental fatigue, Alcaraz showed why he's already a Grand Slam champion. He refocused, found his rhythm, and eventually powered through, sealing the fourth set 6-4 and taking the match. You could see the relief and raw emotion on his face—it wasn’t just a win; it was a test of endurance, maturity, and resilience.
After the match, Alcaraz acknowledged the fans who stayed until the very end, humorously admitting he wasn’t sure if he would’ve stayed up that late to watch his own match. He talked about the invisible “second match” that begins after the final point—ice baths, late-night meals, recovery sessions—emphasizing how grueling life on tour really is behind the scenes.
Now, he moves on to face Ben Shelton in the round of 16. The head-to-head? 2-0 in favor of Alcaraz. But as we just saw, no match is guaranteed. Still, with ten straight Roland Garros wins under his belt and the crowd firmly behind him, Carlos is proving once again that he thrives under pressure—and more importantly, he learns and evolves with each challenge.
If this match told us anything, it’s that Alcaraz isn't just playing tennis—he’s building a legacy.
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