'I was mad' – Carlos Alcaraz reveals battle to stay calm in win over Ben Shelton

Carlos Alcaraz saw off Ben Shelton after an entertaining battle (Christophe Ena/AP)

Carlos Alcaraz admitted Ben Shelton was driving him “mad” before dispatching the big-serving American to continue his march towards back-to-back French Open titles.

The Spaniard dropped the third set but still collected his 100th Tour level clay-court win, 7-6 (8) 6-3 4-6 6-4.