Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the French Open after laboring past Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the Friday night session.

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Jack Draper, Holger Rune, Lorenzo Musetti, Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, and Frances Tiafoe are all still in the field, meaning just four of the top 15 seeds (Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Daniil Medvedev, and Arthur Fils) have been eliminated at Roland Garros.

Speaking to the press after his win, naturally he was asked about this unlikely dip. The reporter effectively gave him the perfect excuse with how he framed his question, asking if he agreed with Jack Draper’s complaints about the conditions at the French Open.

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the next round at Roland Garros after defeating Damir Dzumhur and aims to match a milestone set by Rafael Nadal.