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'He is like a jumping bean' - Carlos Alcaraz's energy in victory impresses French Open great Chris Evert

Chris Evert was wowed by Carlos Alcaraz’s energy during his epic win over Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the second round of the French Open. The teenager has had a breakthrough campaign in 2022, but he was staring down the barrel of a shock defeat to his fellow Spaniard. Ad/> But after saving match points in the fourth set, Alcaraz powered back into the contest and pulled off some stunning shots in securing a 6-1 6-7(9) 5-7 7-6(2) 6-4 victory.

French Open 2022 LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz survives five-set thriller after Emma Raducanu knocked out

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Carlos Alcaraz triumphs in five-set epic over Albert Ramos-Vinolas to reach round three

Carlos Alcaraz needed all five sets to avoid a second-round upset against fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas at Roland-Garros with a 6-1 6-7(7-9) 5-7 7-6(7-2) 6-4 win. The teenage Spaniard was one of the pre-tournament favourites after his breakthrough 2021 season helped launch him into contention as serious contender in the men’s game.

Alcaraz survives match point to beat Ramos-Vinolas in marathon match

PARIS : Sixth seed Carlos Alcaraz clawed back from the brink of a shock second-round defeat at the French Open on Wednesday to outlast fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in a five-set marathon that fully tested his title credentials.

'This is insane' - Rafael Nadal 'so incredible' but French Open chances 'all about health' says John McEnroe

Eurosport expert John McEnroe has given his views on Rafael Nadal and said his chances of winning the French Open again are «all about his health». Nadal kick-started his bid for a 14th French Open title with a comprehensive 6-2 6-2 6-2 victory over Australian Jordan Thompson in the first round. Ad/> The 13-time champion was looking to make an early statement at Roland-Garros after failing to pick up a single warm-up title on clay, with a recurring foot problem hampering his preparations.

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'He is like a jumping bean' - Carlos Alcaraz's energy in victory impresses French Open great Chris Evert

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Alcaraz survives match point to beat Ramos-Vinolas in marathon match

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