Djokovic seeded to meet Alcaraz in French Open semi-finals

Novak Djokovic could face world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the French Open after both players were placed in the same half of the draw on Thursday.

Djokovic is chasing a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title in the absence of the injured Rafael Nadal, who will miss the tournament at Roland Garros for the first time since his 2005 title-winning debut.

Reigning French Open women's champion Iga Swiatek is on a semi-final collision course at Roland Garros with Elena Rybakina, last year's Wimbledon winner who claimed the title in Rome at the weekend.

The top-ranked Swiatek, who is bidding to become the first back-to-back women's champion at the French Open in 16 years, is coming off a thigh injury which forced her to retire in Rome.