Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of Roland-Garros after a hard-fought victory over Jesper de Jong on Philippe-Chatrier. Alcaraz won the match in four sets with scores of 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. Despite dropping the third set, Alcaraz managed to regain his composure and secure the fourth set to close out the match. Jesper de Jong, ranked 135th, put up a strong fight, particularly in the third set where he won 6-2. Alcaraz, the third seed, demonstrated resilience by coming back from a break down twice in the fourth set and winning the last five games. He now awaits his next opponent, either Sebastian Korda or Kwon Soon-woo. This victory improves Alcaraz's Grand Slam record to 47-10.
Tested but not defeated 👏 In a rollercoaster second round match, Carlos Alcaraz bests Jesper de Jong 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2! #RolandGarros https://t.co/bFmEvaMtxz
Alcaraz improves to 47-10 at Grand Slam level. 83% https://t.co/egm7DPvCUG
Alcaraz improves to 46-10 at Grand Slam level. 83% https://t.co/G2BNHNVCOP
Carlos Alcaraz was put through his paces by Jesper de Jong, who made quite an impression on Philippe-Chartrier. Alcaraz prevails 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2, and could face Sebastian Korda next. 📸 @GettyImages https://t.co/x0mxiZniOV
ALCARAZ struggles past in the round 3 Carlitos had to fight 4 sets to defeat qualifyer Jesper De Jong 6-3 6-4 2-6 6-3 in Roland-Garros 2nd round You think he can increase his level? https://t.co/ApOiD5ghAT
Carlos Alcaraz comes back twice from a break down in the 4th set and avoids more problems to beat Jesper De Jong 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 and reach the 3rd round at #RolandGarros for a 3rd consecutive year. Won the last 5 games. Awaits a K next: Korda or Kwon. https://t.co/nYYRBVlmDv
Fighting Through 💪 @carlosalcaraz comes through a resilient De Jong to make the #RolandGarros third round! https://t.co/i0AqrSY8QJ
De Jong & Alcaraz are putting on a SHOW 🎪 @rolandgarros #RolandGarros https://t.co/iXkyvzIqBZ
Alcaraz now leads 4-2 in the 4th set.
Wow 🤩 De Jong has turned things around vs escape from Alcaraz, hadn’t seen much of this Dutch player ranked 176, amazing how much depth there is now on both tours
Jesper de Jong, a 23-year-old with a career-high ranking of 135, has matched Alcaraz in the shot-making department for most of 3 sets. Alcaraz up two sets to one. https://t.co/22g6Yoruom
Getting some love from the crowd 🥰👏 After losing the first two sets, Jesper de Jong wins the third set 6-2 over Carlos Alcaraz! Watch who takes the fourth on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel+ ➡️ https://t.co/tPoe44TDv0 #RolandGarros https://t.co/K9qfNcMuCx
Jesper De Jong gets his moment on Chatrier, takes the 3rd set against Carlos Alcaraz, 6-2. The Dutch is playing a very good match overall. Carlitos dropped his level and focus in this 3rd set and got punished. Going 4. https://t.co/Xaoo5h8etw
5 winners, 14 unforced errors from Alcaraz in the 3rd set. https://t.co/0MoF1QdzCt
Up 2️⃣ breaks! 😯 Jesper De Jong leads Carlos Alcaraz 4-1 in the third set. 🍿 #RolandGarros https://t.co/fjgDW7qv56
Breaking to take the second set💪 Carlos Alcaraz is now a set away after winning the first two sets 6-3, 6-4 over Jesper De Jong! Catch the third set on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel+ 👉 https://t.co/tPoe44Ubky #RolandGarros https://t.co/5mvrEUjMoF
Breaking to take 💪 Carlos Alcaraz clinches the second set over Jesper De Jong, 6-4! Catch the third set on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel+ 👉 https://t.co/tPoe44TDv0 #RolandGarros https://t.co/IVc5Tpkgx1
Alcaraz finally converts a break point to take the second set. Leads De Jong 6-3, 6-4. It was a good second set… https://t.co/KKMlx7SH6i
Third seed Carlos Alcaraz and Jesper De Jong are on serve in the first set with De Jong leading 3-2! 🍿 Watch Carlos on Tennis Channel NOW and stream on Tennis Channel+ ➡️ https://t.co/tPoe44TDv0! #RolandGarros https://t.co/TpYgfFmhrK
Jesper De Jong, playing the biggest match of his life, looking great and up an early break on Carlos Alcaraz on Chatrier. #RolandGarros
WHAT'S GOING ON WITH CARLOS ALCARAZ? 🤔 🇪🇸 The World No. 3 hasn't played since Madrid. Learn about his draw and 2024 season so far ⤵️ #RolandGarros https://t.co/gx606ECSiS