The defending champion sent out a message that resounded around Court Philippe-Chatrier on his way to the semifinals.

Carlos Alcaraz played a simply perfect match against Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Roland Garros, sending a clear message to all his rivals ahead of the decisive rounds of the second Major of the season.

Tommy Paul became the first American man in the French Open quarterfinals since Andre Agassi in 2003, beating 25th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia 6-3, 6-3, 6-3