Rafael Nadal Reaches French Open Final for Record 14th Time
Nadal Defeats Zverev in Semifinal
Rafael Nadal reached the final of Roland-Garros for a record 14th time after third seed Alexander Zverev suffered an ankle injury in their semifinal match on Friday.
Third Victory Over Zverev
Nadal, who is seeking his 22nd Grand Slam title, won the first set 7-6(8) and was leading 6-6 in the second set when Zverev collapsed to the ground in pain after attempting a backhand.
The German received medical attention on court and was eventually carried off on a stretcher. The injury is believed to be serious, and Zverev is likely to miss the remainder of the season.
Nadal Expresses Sympathy
After the match, Nadal expressed his sympathy for Zverev and said that he was "devastated" for his opponent.
"I wish him all the best and I hope he can recover as soon as possible," Nadal said.
Nadal Faces Ruud in Final
Nadal will now face eighth seed Casper Ruud in the final on Sunday. Ruud defeated Marin Cilic in the other semifinal.
It will be Nadal's 30th Grand Slam final and his 13th at Roland-Garros. He is aiming to become the first man to win a single Grand Slam title 14 times.
ConclusionNadal's victory over Zverev was a bittersweet moment. While he was delighted to reach the final, he was also disappointed to see his opponent injured.
However, Nadal is now one win away from making history at Roland-Garros. If he can defeat Ruud, he will become the most successful male player in the history of the tournament.
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