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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 01: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand against Ben Shelton of United … More States during the Men’s Singles Fourth Round match on Day Eight of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on June 01, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Getty Images When Jose Mourinho won the Premier League with Chelsea FC in 2015, he spoke about his admiration for tennis stars. “I have a special respect for the players because I think it’s not enough that they are physical or technical, it’s maybe the most important thing the mental point of view. ” At the French Open, Carlos Alcaraz appears to be reading from the Mourinho book of tennis truths after beating Ben Shelton 7-6 (8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the fourth round on Sunday. “Honestly, today I fought against myself in the mind,” Alcaraz said immediately after the match on Court Philippe Chatrier. “I just tried to calm myself – in some moments I was mad. I was angry with myself, talking not good things. I’m happy that I didn’t let that thought play against me.” Mourinho referenced how a “lonely” man or woman is responsible for their success or defeat on the court. Footballers can hide behind each other. Alcaraz chose to suffer and survive in what was his 100th ATP clay-court victory. In some ways, the match with Shelton mirrored his topsy-turvy four-set win over Damir Dzumhur in the third round. The 22-year-old admitted to TNT Sports that he can find it difficult on court. “Sometimes it is difficult to have fun on the court, I have to suffer. It depends on the opponent as well.” There were plenty of uncomfortable moments for the defending champion against Shelton’s heavy-duty serve and artillery in what was a…

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