Carlos Alcaraz booked his spot in the third round of the 2022 French Open, but not before giving his fans the scare of their lives. Facing off against countryman Albert Ramos-Vinolas, the young Spaniard had to dig deep to earn a 6-1, 6-7(7), 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4 win.Clocking in at four hours and 35 minutes, it was the longest match of the World No. 6's career so far. Alcaraz looked down and out at one point in the fourth set with Ramos-Vinolas serving for the match. However, the teenager saved a match point before turning the tables on his opponent.Understandably, tennis fans on social media went wild when the match finally drew to a close, hailing Alcaraz for showing perseverance. Many felt the win would give the sixth seed the confidence he needs to go all the way in Paris."That's the kind of win that shows the kind of character Carlos Alcaraz clearly is. Wasn't playing his best for much of the match but found a way," one fan tweeted.Simon Cambers@scambers73That's the kind of win that shows the kind of character @alcarazcarlos03 clearly is. Wasn't playing his best for much of the match but found a way. And that forehand....322That's the kind of win that shows the kind of character @alcarazcarlos03 clearly is. Wasn't playing his best for much of the match but found a way. And that forehand....The Tennis Podcast@TennisPodcastCarlos Alcaraz's challenge survives.And his legend grows.A 6-1, 6-7(7), 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4, match point-saving win over an Albert Ramos-Vinolas who brought ALL the weight of an extremely long, extremely good career to bear on that match.1714Carlos Alcaraz's challenge survives.And his legend grows.A 6-1, 6-7(7), 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4, match point-saving win over an Albert Ramos-Vinolas who brought ALL the weight of an extremely long, extremely good career to bear on that match. https://t.co/x557DRGeadJosé Morgado@josemorgadoCarlos Alcaraz is really something else. The 19yo, world number 6, saves a match point at 4-5* in the 4th and then comes back from 0-3 in the 5th to beat Albert Ramos 6-1, 6-7(7), 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4 and reach the 3rd round at #RolandGarros.4h34Unreal!1240227Carlos Alcaraz is really something else. The 19yo, world number 6, saves a match point at 4-5* in the 4th and then comes back from 0-3 in the 5th to beat Albert Ramos 6-1, 6-7(7), 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4 and reach the 3rd round at #RolandGarros.4h34Unreal! https://t.co/bUBlh2GEeH"On a day that Carlos Alcaraz played some of his worst tennis, he still came up with a dozen or so highlight reel moments that had to be seen to be believed. And he still won the match, after 4.5 hours of struggle. He's making us run out of superlatives already, at the age of 19," another user wrote.Musab@Musab_AbidOn a day that Carlos Alcaraz played some of his worst tennis, he still came up with a dozen or so highlight reel moments that had to be seen to be believed. And he still won the match, after 4.5 hours of struggle.He's making us run out of superlatives already, at the age of 19.10On a day that Carlos Alcaraz played some of his worst tennis, he still came up with a dozen or so highlight reel moments that had to be seen to be believed. And he still won the match, after 4.5 hours of struggle.He's making us run out of superlatives already, at the age of 19.Vansh@vanshv2kBy the skin of his teeth. So special this kid is.25By the skin of his teeth. So special this kid is.Abigail Johnson@abigailtennisHe has years to go before he can campaign to be an all-time great, but Carlos Alcaraz just played an all-time great shot - having been pulled pillar to post - to break back for 2-3 final set, and it's a shot you'll be seeing for years to come if he does become an all-time great.14He has years to go before he can campaign to be an all-time great, but Carlos Alcaraz just played an all-time great shot - having been pulled pillar to post - to break back for 2-3 final set, and it's a shot you'll be seeing for years to come if he does become an all-time great."Also this match was really good bo5 experience for him, so I can’t even be mad at him for causing me a heart attack. He needed to play a match like this methinks, veryyyyy very good," one account posted.Sarah | Iga Świątek #2InParis 2022@whomstissarahAlso this match was really good bo5 experience for him, so I can’t even be mad at him for causing me a heart attackhe needed to play a match like this methinks, veryyyyy very good101Also this match was really good bo5 experience for him, so I can’t even be mad at him for causing me a heart attack💀he needed to play a match like this methinks, veryyyyy very goodMyguyknowsaguy@myguyknowsaguySpecial performance by Carlos Alcaraz, what a tennis match253Special performance by Carlos Alcaraz, what a tennis matchGaspar Ribeiro Lança@gasparlancaCarlos Alcaraz fights from two sets to one down, saves a match point in the 4th, comes back from 0-3 in the 5th & beats countryman Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-1, 6-7(7), 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4 in 4h34 to win one of the biggest battles of his career so far. Into #RolandGarros R3. Chapeau.4615Carlos Alcaraz fights from two sets to one down, saves a match point in the 4th, comes back from 0-3 in the 5th & beats countryman Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-1, 6-7(7), 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4 in 4h34 to win one of the biggest battles of his career so far. Into #RolandGarros R3. Chapeau. https://t.co/g8zComPiCr"Add "can beat a tour veteran from the brink over five sets in raucous atmosphere" to the list of questions Carlos Alcaraz is answering at pace. Ridiculous staying power to outlast Albert Ramos-Viñolas, who had the match in his grasp at the end of set 4. Alcaraz wrestled it away," another account posted.Abigail Johnson@abigailtennisAdd "can beat a tour veteran from the brink over five sets in raucous atmosphere" to the list of questions Carlos Alcaraz is answering at pace.Ridiculous staying power to outlast Albert Ramos-Viñolas, who had the match in his grasp at the end of set 4. Alcaraz wrestled it away.121Add "can beat a tour veteran from the brink over five sets in raucous atmosphere" to the list of questions Carlos Alcaraz is answering at pace.Ridiculous staying power to outlast Albert Ramos-Viñolas, who had the match in his grasp at the end of set 4. Alcaraz wrestled it away.Alison Mitchell@AlisonMitchellPhew. What a 5 setter to call. Alcaraz winning from behind despite not playing his best. Another sign of quality #FrenchOpen2022212Phew. What a 5 setter to call. Alcaraz winning from behind despite not playing his best. Another sign of quality #FrenchOpen2022Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸@christophclareyJust passed some plants I saw on the way into the Alcaraz match. They're taller now825Just passed some plants I saw on the way into the Alcaraz match. They're taller nowCarlos Alcaraz takes on Sebastian Korda in the third round of the French OpenCarlos Alcaraz takes on Sebastian Korda in the third round of the 2022 French OpenFollowing his victory over Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Carlos Alcaraz will square off against Sebastian Korda in the third round of the 2022 French Open. The American defeated Richard Gasquet 7-6(5), 6-3, 6-3 to set up a meeting with the World No. 6.The Tennis Podcast@TennisPodcastIt will be a - what do we call this gen? The Nexter Gen?Whatever it is, it will be two of their leading lights to face off in the third round as Carlos Alcaraz faces Sebastian Korda, who just beat Richard Gasquet 7-6(5), 6-3, 6-3. (He didn't have to serve it out.)42It will be a - what do we call this gen? The Nexter Gen?Whatever it is, it will be two of their leading lights to face off in the third round as Carlos Alcaraz faces Sebastian Korda, who just beat Richard Gasquet 7-6(5), 6-3, 6-3. (He didn't have to serve it out.)The head-to-head between the duo is tied at 1-1, with Korda winning their most recent encounter at the Monte-Carlo Masters earlier this year. Alcaraz will be hoping for revenge on Friday, while Korda will be looking to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros for the second time (first in 2020). The winner of the contest will take on either Cameron Norrie or Karen Khachanov.ATP Media Info@ATPMediaInfo[27] @SebiKorda reaches #RolandGarros 3R for 2nd time in 3 years as he defeats Gasquet 7-6(5) 6-3 6-3. Korda hit 50 winners and broke 5 times.Next: Korda 1-1 vs [6] #Alcaraz, whom he beat @ROLEXMCMASTERS 2R on 13 April. That was Alcaraz's last loss and only clay loss in 2022.81[27] @SebiKorda reaches #RolandGarros 3R for 2nd time in 3 years as he defeats Gasquet 7-6(5) 6-3 6-3. Korda hit 50 winners and broke 5 times.Next: Korda 1-1 vs [6] #Alcaraz, whom he beat @ROLEXMCMASTERS 2R on 13 April. That was Alcaraz's last loss and only clay loss in 2022.