Summary
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the French Open quarter-finals after winning a four-set match against Ben Shelton. This win marked his 100th victory on a clay court in professional tournaments. He will face Tommy Paul next in the competition.
Key Facts
- Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion in the French Open 2025.
- Alcaraz won against American player Ben Shelton in four sets: 7-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.
- The match took place on Court Philippe Chatrier.
- The match lasted three hours and 19 minutes.
- Alcaraz reached his 100th win on a clay court in the ATP Tour with this match.
- The 22-year-old Spaniard fought mental struggles during the match but managed to overcome them.
- Alcaraz will play against Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals.
- Frances Tiafoe, another American player, also advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Germany's Daniel Altmaier.