Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz into French Open final as Lorenzo Musetti retires
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo)
Carlos Alcaraz marched into the Roland Garros final after eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire injured during their semi-final clash on Friday.
Defending champion Alcaraz was leading 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-0, 2-0 after two hours and 25 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier when Musetti pulled out due to a thigh injury.
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