Carlos Alcaraz survived in five sets against countryman Albert Ramos-Vinolas Wednesday at Roland Garros. A visual summary of how he won their winner-take-all set to reach the third round:
After missing a match point on his racquet in the fourth set, Ramos-Vinolas served up a 3-0 start in the decider.
Alcaraz regrouped by getting on the scoreboard for 1-3.
Creating three break points in the next game after switching ends, the 19-year-old showed off his wheels at 30-40…
… and brought the house to its feet with a resounding backhand flick winner to break back.
The No. 6 seed maintained his momentum in raising his game streak to four thanks to a variety of shot-making.
Ramos-Vinolas however, dug in to get back on serve for 4-4.
But once again…
… the teen’s court sense and defensive flair on a crucial point showed up…
… in a big, big way with yet another clutch backhand finish…
… to put Alcaraz back in front, 5-4.
Alcaraz calmly served out the five-setter…
… to secure a 6-1, 6-7 (7), 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory from match point down.
He’s now 3-0 against his compatriot.
The second-round battle lasted for 4:34.
Awaiting Alcaraz in the third round is Sebastian Korda, who prevailed when they met at the Monte Carlo Masters last month.