US Edition'Amazing' Alcaraz cruises into French Open last four
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 on June 3, 2025, to reach the French Open semifinals at Roland-Garros.
- Alcaraz’s return to the semifinals follows his status as defending champion and the first to do so since Rafael Nadal in 2021 at this clay-court tournament.
- Alcaraz dominated early, winning the first two sets in 52 minutes while compiling a 40-13 winners advantage, and Paul struggled with injuries limiting his movement.
- The 22-year-old Spaniard leads the men's tour with 35 wins this season, holds a 20-1 clay record, and aims for his fifth Grand Slam title.
- This victory continues Alcaraz’s consistent clay-court success and sets him up as a strong contender for the tournament title amid historic comparisons to Nadal.
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Alcaraz in French Open semi-final hunt
Carlos Alcaraz expects a stiff challenge from Tommy Paul in the French Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, as women's title rivals Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka look to set up a blockbuster clash. Reigning men's champion Alcaraz is through to the last eight at Roland Garros for the fourth year running and aims to become the third man this century to defend his title, after Gustavo Kuerten and Rafael Nadal. Alcaraz has dropped a set in each of the …
Tennis-Alcaraz was way too fast for me today, says Paul after French Open exit
PARIS (Reuters) -Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz played too fast and too aggressively for American Tommy Paul on Tuesday as the defending champion raced through their French Open quarter-final in straight sets and 94 minutes. Read full story
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