NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz superior to the fourth spherical of the French Open on Friday with a dominant efficiency in opposition to the 26th seed Denis Shapovalov, conceding solely seven video games on Court docket Philippe Chatrier.
The highest-ranked participant on the earth showcased his prowess, securing a commanding 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win, excluding a quick setback when he discovered himself trailing 4-1 within the second set.
He reeled off seven straight video games after that wake-up name, although, to arrange a fourth-round assembly with Italian 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti.
Shapovalov, a former Wimbledon semi-finalist however taking part in within the Roland Garros third spherical for the primary time, struggled on serve all through, making 10 double faults.
The 20-year-old Alcaraz is bidding for a second straight Grand Slam title after successful the 2022 US Open after which lacking this yr’s Australian Open by way of damage.
The highest-ranked participant on the earth showcased his prowess, securing a commanding 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win, excluding a quick setback when he discovered himself trailing 4-1 within the second set.
He reeled off seven straight video games after that wake-up name, although, to arrange a fourth-round assembly with Italian 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti.
Shapovalov, a former Wimbledon semi-finalist however taking part in within the Roland Garros third spherical for the primary time, struggled on serve all through, making 10 double faults.
The 20-year-old Alcaraz is bidding for a second straight Grand Slam title after successful the 2022 US Open after which lacking this yr’s Australian Open by way of damage.
Spain’s Alcaraz, the highest seed at a Slam for the primary time, is slated to satisfy Novak Djokovic within the semi-finals.
(With inputs from AFP)
