Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the French Open final as Lorenzo Musetti retired injured from their last-four tie on Friday. 

World No. 2 Alcaraz was leading 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-0, 2-0 in the fourth set under the Court Philippe Chatrier roof when Italian Musetti called it quits due to an apparent thigh injury. “It’s never great to go through or win a match when it’s like this,” said the 22-year-old, who has never lost a Grand Slam final. “He’s done an incredible clay season. I wish him all the best, a quick recovery and that he’ll be back soon.” 

High five beckons

Alcaraz will aim to win his fifth Grand Slam title on Sunday. “It’s been three intense weeks and now I have one step to make,” he said. “I’ll give everything on Sunday, I’ve been playing great tennis this tournament.”