Carlos Alcaraz confessed that his “patience occasionally waned” in earlier French Open matches, but he put those struggles behind him to deliver a dominant 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals. The defending champion’s performance marked a significant return to his top form.
Alcaraz’s path to the quarter-finals had been complicated, dropping a set in three of his four matches. However, against Paul, he appeared utterly in control, demonstrating a masterful display of varied shotmaking that allowed him to tear through the first set with ease.
Paul, despite his athleticism and history of challenging top players, was visibly fatigued from previous taxing matches and an abdominal issue. His weariness, combined with Alcaraz’s sublime level, meant he had no answer for the Spaniard’s relentless attack, setting up a compelling semi-final with Lorenzo Musetti.