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Carlos Alcaraz struggles in French Open second round but secures victory

Highlights
  • Carlos Alcaraz faced a tough challenge in the second round of the French Open.
  • The Spanish tennis player needed four sets to defeat Jesper de Jong, world number 176.
  • Despite the struggle, Alcaraz managed to advance to the next round.
Story

Carlos Alcaraz won a tough match against Jesper de Jong at the French Open. Alcaraz faced some challenges during the game, especially with his right arm. Even though he won the first two sets, his forehand was not as strong as usual. Jesper de Jong played well, even though he was struggling physically. Alcaraz managed to win the match 6-3 6-4 2-6 6-2 in over three hours. Alcaraz prefers shorter matches to stay in good shape for the next round. He believes De Jong will soon be in the top 100 rankings. Alcaraz will play against either Sebastian Korda or Kwon Soon-woo in the next round. The match between Korda and Soon-woo was interrupted by rain. In other matches, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jannik Sinner also won their games. The competition at the French Open is tough this year, with many players aiming for the title. Alcaraz, as one of the top contenders, still has work to do to improve his performance. The French Open organizers have asked fans to respect the players during matches. There have been incidents where players faced disrespect from the crowd. David Goffin, a player from Belgium, was unhappy with how some fans behaved during his match. Rules are in place to ensure fair play and respect for all players.

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