Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jesper de Jong to advance to the third round of the French Open

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes qualifier Jesper De Jong in the second round of the competition. Alcaraz, who previously reached the third round at the French Open, faced a challenging moment during his match against Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong.

Despite a worrying loss of form, he managed to secure victory with a score of 6-3 6-4 2-6 6-2. The third seed encountered resistance from the 176th-ranked De Jong under the Court Philippe Chatrier roof, as the Dutch player refused to be intimidated.

Alcaraz notably struggled in the third set, allowing De Jong to extend the match. The beginning of the fourth set proved to be challenging for the 21-year-old, as he grappled with frustration on the court. However, Alcaraz managed to regain control just in time and secured a 3-2 lead, ultimately breaking De Jong in the following game as his resilient opponent began to falter. After a captivating contest lasting over three hours, Alcaraz finally achieved victory as De Jong’s forehand error sealed the match.

Meanwhile, former French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas encountered a mid-match setback before ultimately triumphing over German Daniel Altmaier 6-3 6-2 6-7 (2-7) 6-4 on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. Tsitsipas, the ninth seed and recent winner at Monte Carlo, demonstrated his resilience as he navigated through a competitive match, showcasing his prowess on clay, his favored surface. Initially on track for an easy win, Tsitsipas faced increased aggression from Altmaier, who dominated the tie-break in the third set to narrow the gap. Despite momentarily trailing after Altmaier’s break, the Greek player swiftly recovered, ultimately securing the victory on his opponent’s serve.