In an intense battle on Friday, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a five-set match to advance to his first French Open final. The thrilling match lasted over four hours, with Alcaraz coming from behind to secure the victory on Court Philippe Chatrier. This win marks Alcaraz’s fifth victory over Sinner in their rivalry.
Alcaraz will face Alexander Zverev in the final, who defeated Casper Ruud in the other semifinal match. Zverev, a two-time Grand Slam champion, fought back after losing the first set to dominate the rest of the match. This sets up an exciting final between Alcaraz and Zverev, with the latter holding a slight edge in their head-to-head record.
This year’s French Open final will feature two first-time finalists in the men’s category, a rare occurrence in recent years. Alcaraz will be looking to add a French Open title to his Wimbledon and US Open victories, while Zverev aims to claim his first title at Roland Garros.
Away from the court, Zverev also made headlines as a court case against him over assault allegations was dropped on Friday. The German player reached a settlement in which he agreed to pay a fine, bringing an end to the legal proceedings.
The stage is set for an exciting final at the French Open, with Alcaraz and Zverev both seeking to etch their names in tennis history with a victory on Sunday.
