Carlos Alcaraz, the world's No. 3 seed, has continued his impressive return to form at Roland Garros, defeating Sebastian Korda in straight sets to advance to the second week of the tournament.
Alcaraz, who has been hampered by a persistent right forearm injury this season, has shown no signs of discomfort in Paris, playing his best tennis when it matters most. Against Korda, the Spaniard hit through any lingering doubts, showcasing his trademark power and precision.
The match started slowly, with both players struggling to find their rhythm. However, Alcaraz gradually gained the upper hand, breaking Korda's serve in the sixth game to take the first set 6-4.
Korda fought back in the second set, leveling the score at 3-3. But Alcaraz's forehand, which has been the most affected by his injury, came to the fore in the tiebreaker, helping him secure a 7-6 (5) victory.
The third set was a more straightforward affair, with Alcaraz breaking Korda's serve early on and holding his own serve comfortably. He eventually sealed the match with a volley into the open court, winning 6-3.
Alcaraz's victory sets up a potential quarterfinal clash with Italian rival Jannik Sinner, who is also in the same half of the draw. However, Alcaraz must first face the winner of the rain-delayed match between American Ben Shelton and Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime.
Alcaraz has a 1-0 record against Shelton but trails Auger-Aliassime 2-3 in their head-to-head. However, the Spaniard has won their last two matches, including a victory on clay at the Madrid Open earlier this year.
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