Alcaraz Battles Past Marozsan in Four Sets at French Open

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz navigates a tough four-set match against Fabian Marozsan, advancing to the third round of the French Open. Get the latest tennis updates.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz skillfully navigated a challenging match against unseeded Hungarian player Fabian Marozsan, securing a 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory to advance to the third round of the French Open. This win keeps Alcaraz's bid for a fifth Grand Slam title on track.

Alcaraz, who had previously been defeated by Marozsan on the clay courts of Rome two years ago, showed moments of vulnerability on Court Philippe-Chatrier. However, the 22-year-old top seed ultimately asserted his dominance, ensuring he wouldn't repeat the loss and jeopardize his title defense. After a strong start, Alcaraz faced a tougher challenge in the second set, where Marozsan's aggressive gameplay caught him off guard. Nevertheless, Alcaraz regrouped and regained control, winning the third and fourth sets convincingly.

In the match, Alcaraz's performance was marked by powerful shots and strategic play. Marozsan, ranked 56th, put up a fight but ultimately couldn't sustain the level of play needed to overcome Alcaraz's consistency and skill. With this win, Alcaraz moves forward in the tournament, setting up a potential matchup with either Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard or Damir Dzumhur.

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“It was a great match. I started playing well. In the first set, I had really high confidence. In the second set, he started to play much better and he was really aggressive," Alcaraz said.

“He didn't miss at all, so it was a little difficult to deal with his game in the second set, but I'm really happy I stayed strong and refreshed myself.

“In the third set, I started to play better and better, which helped me have a really good last two sets... I just want to show good tennis.

“I want to make sure people are happy watching my match as well. That's the way I enjoy playing tennis.”

Under the Centre Court roof on a damp Parisian afternoon, Carlos Alcaraz dominated the opening set against 56th-ranked Fabian Marozsan, racing to a 4-0 lead before easing to a 6-1 win. However, Marozsan adjusted his strategy in the second set, unleashing precise drop shots that nearly earned him a double break and shifted the momentum in his favor. The Hungarian's tactical change paid off as he claimed the second set 6-4, evening the match.

Carlos Alcaraz intensified his athletic performance on the clay court, regaining control of the match with a dominant third set. However, his high-intensity style faltered in the fourth set, leading to a series of breaks and re-breaks as he battled Marozsan. Alcaraz ultimately seized the initiative again, using a crucial sliding volley around the net post to take a 5-2 lead. From there, he closed out the match, securing a 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory and advancing to the next round, where he'll face either Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard or Damir Dzumhur.