Defending Champion Alcaraz Advances French Open Fourth Round

Defending French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz secured a hard-fought victory against Damir Dzumhur to advance to the fourth round, winning 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 after a challenging four-set match. Alcaraz expressed the difficulty of maintaining focus during Grand Slam matches, praising Dzumhur's aggressive play that tested his endurance. Next, Alcaraz is set to face 13th seed Ben Shelton, who advanced with a straight-sets win over Matteo Gigante. Meanwhile, top seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced after a tough match against Olga Danilovic, highlighting the importance of her team's support and adjustments to racquet tension based on conditions. Additionally, Jannik Sinner is preparing to face Jiri Lehecka in the third round, with Sinner aiming to conserve energy for the demanding later stages of the tournament. The French Open continues to showcase intense competition among top seeds and rising challengers.