Carlos Alcaraz found his peak form at the French Open, dismantling Tommy Paul with a commanding 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 victory to set up a blockbuster semi-final clash against Lorenzo Musetti. Alcaraz’s performance was a stark contrast to his earlier matches, demonstrating exceptional control and varied shotmaking.
The defending champion’s path to the quarter-finals had been somewhat complicated, marked by dropped sets and occasional patience lapses. However, against Paul, Alcaraz appeared to have “the ball on a string,” tearing through the early stages with an undeniable display of his singular talent, even against a formidable athlete like Paul.
Despite Paul’s known defensive and offensive capabilities, and his history of making life difficult for Alcaraz, the American was ultimately no match for the Spaniard in full flow. Paul, who had battled through consecutive five-set matches and an abdominal issue, looked visibly weary, underscoring the immense challenge of facing an in-form Alcaraz.