French Open: Rafael Nadal reaches final at Roland Garros
Nadal defeats Alexander Zverev in the semi-final after Zverev suffers an injury.
Nadal will face Casper Ruud in the final on Sunday.
Rafael Nadal has reached the final of the French Open yet again, after a dramatic end to his semi-final against Olympic champion Alexander Zverev.
The 21-time Grand Slam champion battled through 3 hours and 13 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier before Zverev suffered a horrible ankle injury late in the second set.
The German let out a heart-breaking scream as he rolled his right ankle at the net and fell awkwardly.
Zverev was given lengthy treatment on court before being helped to his feet and retired from the match in tears.
It was a devastating end to what had been a fascinating match between two of the best players in the world.
Nadal will now go on to face Casper Ruud in the final.
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