Nadal Reaches 14th Roland-Garros Final

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Rafael Nadal has advanced to his 14th Roland-Garros final after Alexander Zverev was compelled to retire due to an ankle injury. The third seed, Zverev, was forced to withdraw during the second set, leaving Nadal with a 7-6 (8), 6-6 lead.

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Nadal's victory marks a historic milestone in the tournament's history. He has now reached the final more times than any other player, surpassing the legendary Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, who have each reached the final 13 times.

The two players battled it out in a gripping encounter, with both displaying moments of brilliance. Zverev pushed Nadal to his limits, but the Spaniard's resilience and experience ultimately prevailed.

Nadal will now face either Casper Ruud or Marin Cilic in the final, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 5th. Should he win, Nadal will claim his 22nd Grand Slam title, extending his record as the most successful male tennis player in history.