Alcaraz roars loudly in the Parisian night with a movie-like duel

From certainty and decisiveness to doubts and uncertainty, Carlos Alcaraz overcame the third-round match at Roland Garros 2025 against Damir Dzumhur. Like the protagonist of a movie with some unexpected plot twists, the world number two defeated the Bosnian player with a score of 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, and 6-4 in a 3-hour and 12-minute match that highlighted how challenging each match can be in a Grand Slam.

Relying on his serve, Carlos managed to weather the initial offensives from a aggressive Damir returning, as unsettled as usual from the baseline. Despite some flashes of brilliance, delivering quick and unanswered shots, Dzumhur couldn't shine as much as he would have liked due to the formidable opponent on the other side of the net.

Comfortable approaching the net and aiming to surprise the Bosnian, the Spanish player gradually displayed an otherworldly level on the clay of the Philippe Chatrier. Focused on every detail, Carlitos took the first set in just half an hour, in the blink of an eye.

Alcaraz maintains control

In an attempt to add excitement to a match that was progressing rapidly, Dzumhur earned his first break opportunity, but with little suspense, Carlos defended perfectly, solid in all aspects and with the confidence to face the challenges presented, displaying the necessary boldness to once again have the advantage on his side of the scoreboard.

With more spectacle than the first set, Alcaraz's intensity never wavered, with Damir even reacting in some exchanges to the immense talent of the young Murcian, unleashing tremendous 172km/h missiles with his forehand, also impressing the crowd.

Dzumhur hangs on

With the encouragement of Juan Carlos Ferrero and a smile on his face while joking with his team on court, he still had a task at hand. After five games in the third set, the Bosnian received medical treatment on the court. And according to the scoreboard, it was just what he needed, because after two hours of battle, Damir achieved his first break of the match, creating an unexpected turn of events worthy of the movies.

Although Carlos continued to play at a high level, Dzumhur elevated his game to earn a set point, an opportunity that slipped through his fingers. It wasn't on the first chance, but on the second when the world number 69 took a set from an Alcaraz who didn't capitalize on any of the six break points, while the Bosnian only needed one.

Damir went from simply enjoying some points, with even doubts about his physical condition, to taking control of a match with great defense on his part, increasing the concern on his opponent's side. Redeeming himself from those missed opportunities, Carlitos restored parity in the fourth set, although with nothing guaranteed.

With tension higher than ever in the match, Alcaraz had the opportunity to serve for the match, but Dzumhur had other plans in mind. More aggressive than ever, the Bosnian unleashed his best shots again to extend the night in Paris. It wasn't with his serve, but from the return, on the second attempt, when the Spanish player managed to defeat Damir. Carlos will meet Ben Shelton in the round of 16.

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