French Open favourite Carlos Alcaraz showed himself to be an exemplar of sportsmanship as he owned up to throwing his racket at the ball during his fourth-round win over Ben Shelton.

Carlos Alcaraz has called himself for breaking the rules at the French Open and conceded a point during his four-set victory over Ben Shelton.

PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz called himself for breaking the rules at the French Open and conceded a point to Ben Shelton on Sunday during the defending champion’s 7-6 (8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory in the fourth round.