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Alexander Zverev Beats Casper Ruud To Set Up French Open Final With Carlos Alcaraz

Alexander Zverev exacted revenge on Casper Ruud at the French Open on Friday to reach his second Grand Slam final and first since 2020, with Carlos Alcaraz standing between him and the title. Fourth seed Zverev, who had lost in the semi-finals at Roland Garros in each of the past three years, fought back to beat Ruud 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 in a repeat of their last-four clash 12 months ago. Zverev won just seven games when the pair met in the 2023 semis and a similar story was on the cards after Ruud cruised through the opening set.

Retiring Dominic Thiem Misses Out On French Open Wildcard

Two-time finalist Dominic Thiem missed out on a French Open wildcard on Tuesday, consigning the former US Open champion to a battle through qualifying to reach the main draw at Roland Garros. The 30-year-old Austrian announced last week he was retiring at the end of the season after a career plagued by a long-term wrist injury. The 2018 French Open women's champion Simona Halep and Britain's 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu were also overlooked by the French tennis federation.

Dominic Thiem To Retire At The End Of 2024 Season Due To A Wrist Injury

Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem of Austria announced on Friday that he will retire from international tennis at the end of the 2024 season because of a wrist injury. Thiem is aged 30 and turned professional in 2011, winning 17 titles overall in a career spanning more than a decade. He made his announcement on social media on Friday that the 2024 season will be his last in international tennis. "Hello everybody. I have to tell you a very important, very sad, but very beautiful message that the season 2024 is going to be my last one," Thiem said in a video posted on Instagram. "I am going to finish my career at the end of the season.