US EditionReigning champions Alcaraz, Swiatek eyeing French Open second week
- Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek advanced to the later rounds of the 2025 French Open in Paris on Friday night and day sessions respectively.
- Alcaraz, the defending champion and second seed, faced tough resistance from Damir Dzumhur, who had struggled with leg injuries, while Swiatek, as defending women's champion, built momentum through strong earlier wins.
- Alcaraz overcame a four-set battle with scores 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 despite late unforced errors and pressure from Dzumhur's resilience, while Swiatek maintained composure under challenging weather on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
- Alcaraz remarked, "I suffered quite a lot today," highlighting the difficulty of sustaining focus in Grand Slams, as Dzumhur's strong resistance extended the match tension.
- Alcaraz's win secures a fourth-round clash against Ben Shelton, and Swiatek aims to continue her winning streak to possibly set up a tie versus former major champions, underscoring their status as title contenders.
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Carlos Alcaraz bids to book his place in the French Open last 16 on Friday, with defending women's champion Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka also in third-round action at Roland Garros.
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