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Nadal reaches French Open final after Zverev forced to retire with ... (The Guardian)

Rafael Nadal has reached the final of the French Open after opponent Alexander Zverev was forced to retire injured.

He continued: “Difficult to say a lot of things today in this situation. Despite reaching the final, Nadal will not be satisfied with his game after keeping himself ahead solely on his endless fighting spirit and clutch play. After a short time, and as Nadal also went off court, Zverev returned to the court on crutches and saluted the crowd while his retirement was confirmed. By 5-4 to Zverev, eight of the first nine games of set two had been service breaks. For much of the first set, Zverev was on fire. After Zverev badly missed an easy volley at 3-6, Nadal pulled off an outrageous angled forehand passing shot winner on the following point.

Rafael Nadal Strikes First Against Alexander Zverev In Roland ... (ATP Tour)

Rafael Nadal has taken an early lead in his Roland Garros semi-final clash against Alexander Zverev Friday, winning the first set 7-6(8) as he looks to ...

The injury brought an early end to a match that was on course for being one of the best of the season. The last retirement in a Grand Slam semi-final or final came at the 2018 US Open, when Nadal retired against Juan Martin del Potro after the second set, with the Argentine leading their semi-final clash 7-6, 6-2. Of course for me, as everyone knows, to be in the final of Roland Garros for another time is a dream, without a doubt. Nadal then saved four set points in the tie-break, battling back from 2/6 to clinch a mammoth first set after one hour and 31 minutes. The intensity did not drop in a pulsating second set that reached another tie-break before a match that promised to become the best of the year was cruelly truncated. He held four set points in a dramatic first-set tie-break before Nadal produced a jaw-dropping combination of offense and defense to claim the opener.

Alexander Zverev says injury suffered against Rafa Nadal is 'very ... (The Independent)

The world number three's participation at Wimbledon this month is in major doubt following the incident in Paris.

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French Open: Alexander Zverev concerned by 'very serious' injury ... (Sky Sports)

Alexander Zverev has revealed concerns that the ankle injury which forced him to withdraw from Friday's French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal is "very ...

Alexander Zverev sends message after his French Open semi-final heartbreak: "It looks like I have a very serious injury, but the medical team, the doctors, are still checking on it and we will keep you updated. Available to download now on - iPhone & iPad and Android "Looks like I have a very serious injury, but the medical team and the doctors are still checking on it and we'll keep you updated, we'll let you know as soon as we know more."

Novak Djokovic posts four-word message to Alexander Zverev after ... (Daily Express)

ALEXANDER ZVEREV received an outpouring of support following his ankle injury at the French Open.

And 20-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic has now sent a message to the 25-year-old following his injury. The world No 3 screamed in pain as he clutched at his right ankle and it was immediately clear that he would be unable to continue. The Spaniard came out on top to take a one-set lead after a tie-break and the second followed in a similar fashion.

Rafael Nadal Advances to French Open Final on Alexander Zverev ... (Sports Illustrated)

The 25-year-old German appeared to injury his ankle in the second set as he fell on the ground screaming in pain.

However, on that final point, Zverev slipped on the clay court and fell down yelling in pain. Nadal ended up winning the tiebreak 10–8. The crowd gave him a standing ovation.