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Alcaraz advances to French Open final

June 06, 2025 / 7:47 PM
Alcaraz advances to French Open final
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Sharjah 24 – AFP: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the French Open final after eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti retired due to injury while trailing 4–6, 7–6(3), 6–0, 2–0. Alcaraz is aiming to become only the third man this century to retain his Roland Garros title, joining Rafael Nadal and Gustavo Kuerten.

Alcaraz reflects on the match

Alcaraz expressed his sympathy for Musetti's injury, stating, "It's never great to go through like this." He acknowledged Musetti's impressive clay court season and wished him a speedy recovery. Alcaraz also noted that after winning the second set, he felt more relaxed and played with greater clarity, leading to a dominant third set.

Final opponent: Sinner or Djokovic

Alcaraz's opponent in the final will be determined by the outcome of the match between world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz plans to watch the match to study his potential opponents.

June 06, 2025 / 7:47 PM

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