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Sachin Tendulkar hails Rafael Nadal for his concern towards injured Alexander Zverev during French Open semis

Sachin Tendulkar lavished praise on tennis legend Rafael Nadal for his caring nature towards his rival Alexander Zverev during the semi-final of the French Open on Friday. Olympic gold medallist Zverev had to pull out of the match because of an injury to his right ankle. The match ended in Nadal's favour with a scoreline of 7-6 (10-8), 6-6. Taking to Twitter, Tendulkar posted a picture of Nadal talking and comforting the injured Zverev, and wrote, "The humility and concern shown by Nadal is what makes him so special."

Pain, protests and Casper’s in Ruud health – day 13 at the French Open

Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final after opponent Alexander Zverev suffered an ankle injury.

Casper Ruud vs Marin Cilic French Open Semi-Final Interrupted As Protester Ties Herself To Net

The French Open semi-final between Casper Ruud and Marin Cilic was held up for 13 minutes on Friday when a protestor ran onto the court and tied herself to the net. The woman leapt from the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd during the sixth game of the third set. She wore a shirt which bore the slogan: "We have 1028 days left." She was eventually removed from the court while the players headed back to the locker room. The match later resumed, Ruud running out a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 winner to become the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam final where he will meet 13-time champion Rafael Nadal.

French Open: Can Coco Gauff get third time lucky?

American teen, more mature now, up against favourite Swiatek in the finalPARIS: Coco Gauff's laughter is halting, that's until it touches her eye and lights up her face. It sparks composure and conviction, signalling she's exactly where she wants to be. Who Gauff is, and what she does, her passion which is her profession, have merged in a seamless force that has pivoted her to superstardom at just 18. She's a person first and then a tennis player. Gauff, the pro, will take on the rampaging world no.1 Iga Swiatek for the Coupe Suanne Lenglen on Saturday, and the person, who speaks with the same determination as she swings her racket, brings balance to the composition. It's a whole page.

Coco Gauff’s French Open final exam: Iga Swiatek, tennis’ toughest test

Coco Gauff celebrated her virtual high school graduation in front of the Eiffel Tower two weeks ago, but she still has one more final exam in Paris. It is the toughest tennis in today.

French Open: Rafael Nadal Would Prefer To Lose Final And Get New Foot

Rafael Nadal said he would "prefer to lose Sunday's final" in exchange for a new left foot after making his 14th French Open championship match on Friday. Nadal reached the final after Alexander Zverev was forced to retire from their last-four clash with an ankle injury. Nadal, the 13-time champion, will be chasing a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday but has insisted throughout this Roland Garros that a chronic left foot injury means any match could be the last of his standout career.

French Open: Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud Into Final On Day Of Injury And Protest Drama

Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final on Friday when Alexander Zverev was forced to quit their last-four clash after suffering a sickening right ankle injury on a day of drama at Roland Garros. On Sunday, Nadal will play in his 30th Grand Slam final when he tackles Casper Ruud, the first Norwegian man to make a championship match at the majors.

French Open: Alexander Zverev limps out as Rafael Nadal makes final at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal advanced to his 14th French Open final, but not quite in the manner he may have envisaged - fists pumping and fighting to the finish. Alexander Zverev, who was giving Nadal a run around his own house -- Court Philippe Chatrier -- for 3 hours 3 minutes, of the first men's semifinal, which looked set to challenge some time records, however, broke his ankle and exited the stage in tears. 7-6 (10-8), 6-6 was where the scoreboard was stopped.

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Sachin Tendulkar hails Rafael Nadal for his concern towards injured Alexander Zverev during French Open semis

Pain, protests and Casper’s in Ruud health – day 13 at the French Open

Casper Ruud vs Marin Cilic French Open Semi-Final Interrupted As Protester Ties Herself To Net

French Open: Can Coco Gauff get third time lucky?

Coco Gauff’s French Open final exam: Iga Swiatek, tennis’ toughest test

French Open: Rafael Nadal Would Prefer To Lose Final And Get New Foot

French Open: Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud Into Final On Day Of Injury And Protest Drama

French Open: Alexander Zverev limps out as Rafael Nadal makes final at Roland Garros