Ruud Defeats Zverev In Straight Sets

Casper Ruud Books French Open Final Spot against Novak Djokovic

Ruud Defeats Zverev in Straight Sets

Casper Ruud has booked his spot in the French Open final after defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-0. The Norwegian will now face Novak Djokovic in the title match on Sunday.

Zverev's Injury Forces Retirement

Alexander Zverev suffered a heartbreaking retirement from his semifinal match against Rafael Nadal due to an ankle injury. The German was forced to leave the court in a wheelchair after rolling his ankle on the baseline at the end of the second set, with Nadal leading 7-6(8), 6-6.

Resurgent Zverev Reaches French Open Semi

Prior to the injury, Zverev had been playing some of the best tennis of his career. In the previous round, he had defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling five-set match that lasted over three hours.