Carlos Alcaraz Roland Garros: Dominant Semi-Finals Performance 🎾

Alcaraz Semi-Finals Match Report

June 3, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz delivered a stunning performance at Roland Garros, showcasing his clay court dominance by defeating Tommy Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4. This victory secured his spot in the semi-finals for the third consecutive year. Alcaraz’s masterful play was evident as he lost just one game in the first two sets, nearly achieving a personal best at a major tournament. Although he didn’t surpass his previous record against J.J. Wolf, the 22-year-old exhibited remarkable skills on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Most importantly, Alcaraz remarked, “Everything was clicking for me today. I was fully focused on hitting every shot perfectly.” His precision and powerful topspin overwhelmed Paul, who had previously defeated Alcaraz in Montreal and Miami. However, Paul, hindered by a recent abdominal injury, struggled to counter Alcaraz’s aggressive tactics under the Parisian night sky.

Tommy Paul Alcaraz Highlights

Therefore, Alcaraz’s second seed status was justified as he hit 39 winners with 22 unforced errors, improving his head-to-head record against Paul to 5-2. Notably, Alcaraz had also defeated Paul en route to winning the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. “Playing in the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam is always challenging,” Alcaraz noted. “I’ve faced Tommy many times, and his past wins against me pushed me to maintain focus.”

With this convincing one-hour and 34-minute victory, Alcaraz became the first defending champion to reach the semi-finals the following year since Rafael Nadal in 2021. He is set to face Lorenzo Musetti next, aiming for his fifth major final. Alcaraz’s current 32-2 record on clay since last May, including his first Roland Garros title, underscores his dominance. He has also claimed ATP Masters 1000 titles on clay this year in Monte-Carlo and Rome. For the latest on Carlos Alcaraz’s standings, check the ATP Rankings.

Roland Garros 2025 Results

Besides that, for Paul, this was his first quarter-final appearance at Roland Garros. He became the first American man, along with Frances Tiafoe, to advance to the last eight in Paris since Andre Agassi in 2003. Now ranked No. 8 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings, Paul is poised to reach a career high. To explore more about the tournament’s progress, visit the official Roland Garros website.

Did You Know?
Alcaraz is striving to become only the third man this century to successfully defend his Roland Garros title, joining the ranks of Rafael Nadal and Gustavo Kuerten. For an in-depth analysis of Alcaraz’s unique playing style, check out this article.