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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur Preview, Prediction and Betting Odds for the French Open 2025 Round 3

Alcaraz eyes another deep run as he meets seasoned underdog Dzumhur in Round 3

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The defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz, will take on unseeded Damir Dzumhur in the third round of the 2025 Roland Garros. Dzumhur battled through a four-set win over lucky loser Thiago Agustin Tirante and then stunned 31st seed Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Alcaraz, meanwhile, cruised past qualifier Giulio Zeppieri in straights before working through a tricky four-setter against Fabio Marozsan.

Though Dzumhur turned pro in 2011, most of his success has come on the Challenger and ITF circuits, where he’s collected 26 singles titles. His three ATP titles date back to 2017-18, and this run marks his best-ever showing in Paris.

Damir Dzumhur didn’t realize he won the match against Mpetshi Perricard at Roland Garros

The first time he’s made it this far in a Slam in 7 years & he didn’t even realize it 💀

Gotta love this guy 😂

pic.twitter.com/P2YE979PdB
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 28, 2025

Now, he faces world No. 2 and a heavy favorite, Alcaraz, who is already a four-time Grand Slam champion and is on a tear this season. But Roland Garros always leaves room for surprises. The most recent one came by the name of Casper Ruud, who fell to Nuno Borges. In tennis, momentum shifts quickly, and Dzumhur could be riding one.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur Preview

Alcaraz has been phenomenal this season, racking up titles in Rotterdam, Monte Carlo, and Rome, along with a finals appearance in Barcelona. He also made the quarterfinals in Melbourne and Qatar, plus a semifinal run in Indian Wells. The only real blip came in Miami, where he suffered a surprise early exit to David Goffin in three sets. He also withdrew from Madrid due to an adductor (hamstring) issue.

Statistically, he’s been rock solid with 133 aces, winning 71% of first-serve points, 37% on first-serve returns, and converting 45% of his 323 break point opportunities.

Around the net post 😮‍💨@carlosalcaraz magic for the shot of the day! pic.twitter.com/6TTc0uKS0z
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 28, 2025

Dzumhur’s year has been more modest but steady. He reached the final at Challenger Cap Cana and made back-to-back semifinal runs in Zadar and Bucharest. A quarterfinal push in Chile was another highlight, though most of his other appearances ended in early rounds or at the last-16 mark.

On the ATP Tour this season, he’s notched 19 aces, won 59% of first-serve points, matched Alcaraz’s 37% on first-serve returns, and converted 44% of 155 break points, respectable numbers for the seasoned Bosnian.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur Head-to-Head Record

Carlos Alcaraz and Damir Dzumhur do not have a head-to-head record yet.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur Comparison

Carlos Alcaraz	Category	Damir Dzumhur
2	Ranking	69
239-61	Career W-L	140-155
30-5	YTD W-L	11-10
19	Career Titles	3
4	Grand Slams	0
3	YTD Titles	0

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur Prediction

Given Alcaraz’s dominant form, deeper tournament experience, and all-court game, he enters as the clear favorite. Dzumhur’s grit and recent momentum could make for a spirited fight, but it’s hard to see him stopping the defending champion, to be brutally honest.

Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets

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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur French Open 2025 Betting Odds

Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:

Carlos Alcaraz: 1/100

Damir Dzumhur: 19/1

Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur Preview

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