The French Open heats up as Carlos Alcaraz and Francisco Cerúndolo secure their spots in the quarter-finals. Alcaraz, known for his formidable performance on clay, continued his impressive streak at Roland Garros by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1. His victory sets up a highly anticipated match against Stefanos Tsitsipas, a rival whom Alcaraz has never lost to. Alcaraz, praised for his net skills and focus, looks to extend his 5-0 record over the Greek player and move one step closer to his first French Open title.Francisco Cerúndolo also made headlines by advancing to the quarter-finals after a four-set win over Tommy Paul. The 23rd seed Cerúndolo, who is the only Argentine player left in the singles competition, expressed his excitement to play against world number one Novak Djokovic, who had a challenging five-set match against Lorenzo Musetti. The French Open continues to deliver thrilling matches as top-seeded players, including Alcaraz and Djokovic, showcase their prowess on the clay courts of Roland Garros.
Key points
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime to advance to the French Open quarter-finals.
- Alcaraz is set to face Stefanos Tsitsipas, maintaining a 5-0 lead in their head-to-head record.
- Francisco Cerúndolo overcame Tommy Paul to reach the quarter-finals and will play against Novak Djokovic.
