French Open: Tim Henman says 'faultless' Carlos Alcaraz revelled in 'party atmosphere' against Flavio Cobolli

Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed the ‘party atmosphere’ of his opening French Open match more than anyone else, according to Eurosport expert Tim Henman, who applauded a ‘faultless’ win over Flavio Cobolli. The top seed from Spain brushed aside his unfancied opponent with a 6-0 6-2 7-5 victory that saw some outrageous shot-making from Alcaraz and served up a thrilling final set. Ad Alcaraz came flying out of the blocks by winning the first eight games in a row against the bewildered Italian, and former British No.

1 Henman was impressed. Roland-Garros'I played a great level' — Alcaraz reflects on winning opening match at Roland-Garros2 HOURS AGO “I think [he was] brilliant. He came out and wanted to set the tone early,” Henman said in The Cube as part of Eurosport’s exclusive French Open coverage.

“He’s a massive favourite and in the first round, we talk about sometimes how it’s a little bit tricky, but he was faultless. “For two sets and then up in the third set, he barely put a foot wrong.” Henman added: “[He] is just so exciting…it’s like a party atmosphere out there and it seems Alcaraz is the one enjoying that party the most. It’s incredible to watch.” Fellow pundit Mats Wilander was court-side at Suzanne Lenglen to take in the match, and was left singing the praises of both players for a hugely entertaining third set.