French Open—Paris, France
Alcaraz Reaches 2025 French Open Final; Awaits Sinner or Djokovic
Friday’s Results from Roland Garros
Friday’s action at the French Open saw No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz reach his second consecutive final in Paris, defeating No. 8 seed Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-0, 2-0 retire.
Needing two hours and 25 minutes to advance, Alcaraz hit 35 winners, won 72 percent of his first serve points and broke his opponent on six occasions.
Improving to 6-1 against Musetti in lifetime meetings, Alcaraz will aim to win his fifth Major title on Sunday against either top seed Jannik Sinner or No. 6 seed Novak Djokovic.
Alcaraz won titles in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Rome, Italy, and made the finals in Barcelona, Spain entering the French Open.
The 22-year-old has collected two Wimbledon titles and a US Open crown to go along with his victory in Paris last year.
Musetti, who had a great clay-court season, reached the semifinals or better of every event that he played.
The day’s next match will see Sinner take a three-match winning streak against Djokovic on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Sinner is clearly the best and most consistent player in the world this past year, prevailing at the US Open and Australian Open. He returned to competition after a three-month doping ban in Rome, Italy, and reached the finals (l.Alcaraz).
The Italian is the clear favourite against the legendary Serb.
Djokovic, who is still playing exemption tennis at 38-years-old, defeated No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev in four sets on Wednesday.
The Belgrade native recently hoisted his 100th career title in Geneva, Switzerland prior to the fortnight, and will be eager to collect his 25th Major this weekend in Paris, France.
Women’s Final Preview: Sabalenka vs. Gauff
Saturday’s final at the 2025 French Open will highlight top seed Aryna Sabalenka taking on No. 2 seed Coco Gauff from the United States.
Sabalenka poured in an impressive performance to defeat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-0 on Thursday.
Sabalenka will need all of her grit and power if she is to claim her fourth career Major on Saturday.
Gauff was equally as impressive on Thursday, ending the storybook run of French woman Lois Boisson in straight sets.
Gauff has been in great form this clay-court season, reaching the finals in Rome and Madrid, and the quarterfinals in Stuttgart.
The 21-year-old owns one Grand Slam title at the US Open, and has also made the finals of the French Open in 2022.
Sabalenka and Gauff have played on 10 occasions, with the pair winning five matches each.
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