Deucepublished at 20:31 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-6 2-3 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz opts for an aggressive approach and it pays off as he slams an overhead volley into the corner to get to deuce.
Summary
Third-round singles matches on day six of French Open
Carlos Alcaraz fights to 6-1 6-3 4-6 6-4 win over Damir Dzumhur
Iga Swiatek beats Jaqueline Cristian 6-2 7-5
Defending women's singles champion will play Elena Rybakina next
Aryna Sabalenka sees off Olga Danilovic in straight sets
World number one Sabalenka bidding for first Paris title
Deucepublished at 20:31 British Summer Time 30 May
Break point Dzumhurpublished at 20:30 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-6 2-3 Alcaraz
Another audacious drop shot from Carlos Alcaraz leaves Damir Dzumhur looking bemused and frustrated.
Alcaraz follows with the serve and volley but double-faults to allow Dzumhur back in.
The Bosnian comes up with a winner and now has the chance to break.
Dzumhur holdspublished at 20:25 British Summer Time 30 May
Dzumhur 1-6 2-3 Alcaraz*
Damir Dzumhur can't afford to be broken again or he can wave goodbye to this second set too.
The Bosnian knows that and digs in to lead 40-0.
A forehand down the line seals a hold to 15.
'Dzumhur has looked uncomfortable'published at 20:24 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-6 1-3 Alcaraz
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 and BBC SoundsDamir Dzumhur doesn't really have the weapons to hurt Carlos Alcaraz.
He is getting a little bit wound up because there is not a lot that is working against this great champion.
Dzumhur has looked very uncomfortable.
Image source, ReutersAlcaraz holdspublished at 20:22 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-6 1-3 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz even appreciated that previous winner from Damir Dzumhur but he doesn't dwell on it.
A couple of swift winners and it's another hold.
Deucepublished at 20:21 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz
Damir Dzumhur has had his moments - a double-handed backhand slam down the line gets him level at 30-30 - but a lack of consistency has been his biggest issue.
The biggest cheer of the night is directed at Dzumhur as he shapes for an overhead volley and executes a deft shot that drops just over the net for deuce.
Alcaraz breakspublished at 20:17 British Summer Time 30 May
Dzumhur 1-6 1-2 Alcaraz*
Damir Dzumhur saves the first and second but it's third time lucky for Carlos Alcaraz and he isn't likely to ease up from this position as we saw in he opening set.
Break points Alcarazpublished at 20:16 British Summer Time 30 May
Dzumhur 1-6 1-1 Alcaraz*
From one extreme to the other.
Damir Dzhumur now has to defend three break points.
Postpublished at 20:14 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-6 1-1 Alcaraz
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 and BBC SoundsDamir Dzumhur does moan a lot.
It's the points that he is giving away for free which are driving him nuts.
Alcaraz holdspublished at 20:13 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-6 1-1 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz has only been broken once so far at this year's French Open and he refuses to accept that fate for a second time.
The Spaniard goes back to basics at the baseline and it pays off - two errors from Damir Dzumhur and it's another hold for Alcaraz.
Break point Dzumhurpublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-6 1-0 Alcaraz
This time it's Damir Dzumhur who draws a roar from the crowd with a lovely forehand that loops around the net post and nestles in just at the baseline.
Deucepublished at 20:10 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-6 1-0 Alcaraz
The disguise Carlos Alcaraz puts on his drop shots is next level. He pulls 40-15 clear but fails to capitalise with a couple of unforced errors allowing Damir Dzumhur back to deuce.
Image source, Getty ImagesDzumhur holdspublished at 20:06 British Summer Time 30 May
Dzumhur 1-6 1-0 Alcaraz*
Damir Dzumhur does get it over the line.
A long forehand from Carlos Alcaraz allows the Bosnian to hold.
That also halts Alcaraz's run of winning five successive games.
Deucepublished at 20:04 British Summer Time 30 May
Dzumhur 1-6 0-0 Alcaraz*
Damir Dzumhur needs a positive start on serve to begin the second set as he looks to try and rebuild a bit of confidence.
Ah.
It was looking like an easy hold with a 40-15 lead but a couple of errors bring Carlos Alcaraz back into the equation at deuce.
'Dzumhur needs to focus'published at 20:01 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-6 Alcaraz
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 and BBC SoundsDamir Dzumhur is almost turning round to his team at every single point, he is exasperated.
He just needs to focus on what he is trying to do.
Carlos Alcaraz has come forward, he has volleyed short, he has made mincemeat of those returns of serve.
Game and first set - Alcarazpublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-6 Alcaraz
It seems Carlos Alcaraz doesn't plan on sticking around long tonight.
He wraps up the first set in just 27 minutes.
Image source, EPASet points Alcarazpublished at 19:59 British Summer Time 30 May
*Dzumhur 1-5 Alcaraz
Damir Dzumhur seems to be asking for advice from his coaching box but there aren't many that can find the blueprint to stop or even slow Carlos Alcaraz.
Alcaraz has two set points.
'Dzumhur getting stressed'published at 19:58 British Summer Time 30 May
Dzumhur 1-5 Alcaraz*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 and BBC SoundsDamir Dzumhur is getting extremely stressed and he is not enjoying it. He needs to calm down.
The speed at which Carlos Alcaraz can shrink the court is very stressful.
It's spectacular when you see a player like Alcaraz bring it all out on court. Suddenly the first set is nearly done.
Image source, Getty ImagesAlcaraz breakspublished at 19:57 British Summer Time 30 May
Dzumhur 1-5 Alcaraz*
Damir Dzumhur has three break points to defend here.
Carlos Alcaraz only needs one opportunity.
Stunning tennis from the Spaniard.
Alcaraz will serve for the first set.
Break points Alcarazpublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 30 May
Dzumhur 1-4 Alcaraz*
More grumbling from Damir Dzumhur as he concedes the first point.
He can have no complaints about the way Carlos Alcaraz pulls further clear, though, with a slice and volley followed by a cross-court forehand winner.
