Carlos Alcaraz Advances to Roland Garros Semi-Finals with Dominant Performance
The defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz, put on a masterclass performance at Roland Garros on Tuesday, easily defeating American 12th seed Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals. Alcaraz allowed Paul to win only five games during the night session on Court Philippe Chatrier, showcasing his dominance on the clay court.
The Spaniard’s victory came in just one hour and 34 minutes, with a scoreline of 6-0, 6-1, 6-4, setting up a semi-final clash against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti.
In the other quarterfinal match of the day, eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti also secured a spot in the semi-finals by defeating Frances Tiafoe in four sets. This sets the stage for the third encounter between Alcaraz and Musetti this clay season.
Alcaraz has been in superb form in their previous matchups, having defeated Musetti in the Monte Carlo final and again in the semi-finals on his way to claiming the title in Rome.
With his brilliant performance in Paris, many are predicting that Alcaraz will continue his winning streak against Musetti as he aims to retain his championship at Roland Garros.
During his quarterfinal match against Paul, Alcaraz recorded an impressive 40 winners compared to 22 unforced errors, showcasing his improved consistency and shot-making abilities. Despite Paul’s earlier success against him, Alcaraz took control of the match with a combination of powerful groundstrokes, skillful drop shots, and well-placed lobs.
Although Paul displayed resilience in the final set, he could not overcome Alcaraz’s determination. The Spaniard secured a crucial break in the ninth game and served out the match without dropping a single point, highlighting his mental toughness and composure under pressure. Paul has now suffered losses in his last four encounters with Alcaraz, including their previous meeting at Roland Garros last year during the Olympic Games quarter-finals.
