Juan Pablo Varillas defeated Hubert Hurkacz 3–6, 6–3, 7–6, 4–6, 6–2 in the second round of Roland Garros on clay on 2 June 2023, pulling off a significant upset against the pre-match favourite. Hurkacz, seeded higher and backed at 1.43 odds, struggled to impose his game on the surface, allowing Varillas to dictate play through the middle rounds and secure the decisive fifth set with a commanding performance. The Peruvian's victory, achieved at 3.08 odds, demonstrated his ability to compete against top-ranked opposition on clay and marked a notable scalp in his Roland Garros campaign.