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May 28, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz: On Wednesday in Paris, Carlos Alcaraz hit a rough spot during his match. But he didn’t let it stop him.
He fought back and beat his old competitor Fabian Marozsan with scores of 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, and 6-2. This win gave him his 20th victory at Roland Garros.
Marozsan defeated the defending champion two years ago at the ATP Masters 1000 in Rome.
In the round of 64 in Paris, as he did two years ago in Rome, Marozsan tested the champion's concentration with his crafty drop shots.
Those speedy little drop shots were particularly challenging to prevent under the roof of Court Philippe-Chatrier.
As soon as Alcaraz lost the second set, alarm bells went off. But he instantly silenced any doubts.
He showed solid control in the third and fourth sets. Ranked No. 2 in the current PIF ATP Rankings, he elevated his game.
His offensive game shone through, complemented by his effective passing shots. With this win, he becomes the first player born in the 2000s to register 20 match wins at Roland Garros.
"It was a great match," Alcaraz said. "I played with a lot of confidence in the first set and felt great.
In the second set, he stepped up his game. He was very aggressive and hardly made a mistake, and I found it difficult to deal with him that way.
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But I held on and tried to regroup for the third set. I was able to, and I continued to play better. The last two sets were my best."
Alcaraz is aiming to achieve a significant milestone by becoming the first man to defend the Paris title since Rafael Nadal in 2019‑20.
Following his two hours and nine minutes, breathtaking, win, he will next face either Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France or Damir Dzumhur.
Since last May, Alcaraz has been almost unstoppable on clay, going an impressive 29-2, which includes winning his first Roland Garros title and earning silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and ATP Masters 1000 titles in 2025 in Monte Carlo and Rome, where he defeated World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a thrilling final, taking a 7-4 lead in their intense Lexus ATP Head2Head rivalry.
Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Masters 1000 due to an adductor injury. In Rome, he used a knee brace for protection during his winning streak.
But in Paris, he is moving freely around the court, and he hasn't needed any strapping in his first two matches.
In Rome in 2023, Marozsan had defeated a 22-year-old Alcaraz, and in this match, he once again challenged the champion – this time as the 25-year-old opponent.
The match in Paris was exciting and intense. The Hungarian was able to challenge Alcaraz by means of clever touch and creative use of the net - but in the back-and-forth duel, Alcaraz took his chances.
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He glided around the court, making his 25-year-old opponent work every inch of the court.
Alcaraz spoke about the fight during matches said "Playing can never be easy sometimes it's just about working hard and keeping going.
It also depends on the opponent you are playing against, but mostly I try to showcase only enjoying the experience.
When I'm on the court, I want to be in the moment, happy, and clear-minded. I want to play good tennis and give the crowd a show they will love."
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