Rafael Nadal advances to men's French Open final after Alexander Zverev retires due to injury
By Homero De la Fuente and Jacob Lev, CNN
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Watch: Rafael Nadal's Stunning Forehand Winner In French Open Semis vs Alexander Zverev
Rafael Nadal advanced to his 14th French Open final on Friday after third seed Alexander Zverev was forced to retire due to an ankle injury he suffered during the match. After screaming in anguish, a tearful Zverev was helped from the court by medics. He later returned to the court on crutches and conceded the match with Nadal leading 7-6 (10/8), 6-6. However, while the match was on, both players produced some enthralling tennis to wow the Philippe-Chatrier crowd and all those watching on television. In the first set, Nadal had his back to the wall with Zverev on the ascendancy.
'I am unsure which Rafa will show up' - Chris Evert has fitness concerns for Nadal going into French Open final
Chris Evert feels the major doubt for Rafael Nadal is whether his body will stand up to one more match at the French Open. The 13-time Roland-Garros champion advanced to the final after Alexander Zverev retired at the end of the second set on account of an ankle injury. Ad/> The match had gone three hours for not even two sets, and Nadal looked fatigued.
French Open: Alexander Zverev Says Suffered "Very Serious Injury" During Semi-Final vs Rafael Nadal
Alexander Zverev said he suffered a "very serious injury" when he damaged his ankle and was forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal on Friday. "It looks like a very serious injury but the medical team are still checking it and I will keep you updated," the German world number three said in a video message released by Roland Garros.
Nadal vuelve a la final por su coraje y la lesión de Zverev
De noche y de día, al aire libre y bajo techo, con el pie izquierdo permanentemente lesionado, por el lado más difícil del cuadro y después de ganar al número uno del mundo y también al tres con un poquito de fortuna involuntaria y desgraciada, por la lesión de Alexander Zverev. Así volvió a la final de, que jugará el domingo (15:00) ante Casper Ruud tras pasar por retirada del alemán, que estaba compitiendo bastante bien, cuando le vencía por 7-6 (8) y 6-6 en un partido que transitaba por su tercera hora (y 18 minutos). Zverev se torció el tobillo derecho al intentar devolver un tiro del balear y abandonó entre lágrimas después de salir en silla de ruedas y volver a la pista con muletas. El duelo iba para épico hasta que el infortunio lo detuvo cuando la fatiga hacía ya mella en los dos jugadores.
"This Is Why Sport Can Make You Cry," Ravi Shastri Tweets On Alexander Zverev's French Open Semi-Final Heartbreak
Alexander Zverev was left heartbroken as an injury forced him to pull out of his French Open 2022 semi-final clash against Rafael Nadal at Court Philippe Chatrier on Friday. Trying to hit a return shot against Nadal in the second set, Zverev turned his ankle and screamed in agony, before lying on the ground in pain. He was taken off court on a wheelchair, before he returned to give Nadal a hug and wave the crowd goodbye to a standing ovation.
Nadal sets up French Open title clash with Ruud after horror injury to Zverev
Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final when Alexander Zverev was forced to quit their semi-final after suffering a serious right ankle injury on Friday.
Nadal into 14th French Open final after Zverev quits with horror injury
PARIS: Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final on Friday (Jun 3) after Alexander Zverev was forced to quit their semi-final after suffering a horror right ankle injury.