**Alcaraz Battles Through to Fourth Round at French Open: A Match for the Ages (and the Ages of the Ball Boys)**
In a stunning display of athletic prowess and questionable decision-making, Carlos Alcaraz has successfully battled his way through to the fourth round of the French Open, leaving fans and ball boys alike wondering if they should be cheering or calling for a medic. The young Spaniard, who is rapidly becoming the poster child for “Why Are You So Good at Tennis?” faced off against a formidable opponent, the 37-year-old retired champion, Roger “I Still Got It” Federer, who was reportedly just there for the free croissants.
“I thought I was playing against a ghost,” said Alcaraz, who was visibly shaken after the match. “I mean, I’ve seen Federer on TV, but I didn’t expect him to show up in person. I almost asked him for an autograph instead of a match!”
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Alcaraz serving up aces while simultaneously trying to figure out how to keep his hair looking perfect in the wind. “I was just trying to channel my inner Rafael Nadal,” he said, “but I think I ended up channeling my inner ‘I-just-got-out-of-bed’ instead.”
Meanwhile, Federer, who was last seen in a tennis match in 2021, claimed he was just there to “give the kids a chance.” He added, “I thought I’d show up, hit a few balls, and then maybe take a nap. Turns out, I’m still pretty good at this whole tennis thing. Who knew?”
As Alcaraz advances to the fourth round, he’s already preparing for his next match against the mysterious “Mister X,” a player so elusive that even Google Maps can’t find him. “I’m just hoping he’s not another retired legend,” Alcaraz said. “I can’t handle another surprise nap time!”
In the meantime, fans are left wondering if Alcaraz will continue his quest for glory or if he’ll just end up playing doubles with a cardboard cutout of himself. Either way, one thing is for sure: the French Open has never been more entertaining—or confusing.
