Summary

  • Now: Casper Ruud beats Marin Cilic 3-6 6-4 6-2 6-2 to reach maiden Grand Slam final

  • He will face Rafael Nadal, who advances after Alexander Zverev retires injured in second set

  • Zverev leaves court in wheelchair after screaming in pain after a fall. He later returns on crutches to hug Nadal

  • Nadal had been leading 7-6 (10-8) 6-6 when Zverev left court

  • Play was suspended for 15 minutes in third set of Ruud v Cilic after protester entered court

  • Nadal into 14th French Open final

Live Reporting

Michael Emons and Amy Lofthouse

  1. How did they get here?

    Nadal v Zverev

    Here's a reminder of how Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev set up today's semi-final meeting in Paris...

    Djokovic and NadalGetty Images

    Nadal:

    • Rd 1 - bt Thompson 6-2 6-2 6-2
    • Rd 2 - bt Moutet 6-3 6-1 6-4
    • Rd 3 - bt Van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-2 6-4
    • Rd 4 - bt Auger-Aliassime 3-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3
    • QF - bt Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6 (7-4)

    Zverev and AlcarazGetty Images

    Zverev:

    • Rd 1 - bt Ofner 6-2 6-4 6-4
    • Rd 2 - bt Baez 2-6 4-6 6-1 6-2 7-5
    • Rd 3 - bt Nakashima 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 7-6 (7-5)
    • Rd 4 - bt Zapatta Miralles 7-6 (13-11) 7-5 6-3
    • QF - bt Alcaraz 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6 (9-7)

  2. Nadal aims to move step closer to another triumph

    Nadal v Zverev

    Rafael NadalGetty Images

    First up today in Paris, record 13-time winner and 21-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will look to move a step closer to adding to both of those tallies, as the Spaniard meets German third seed Alexander Zverev.

    Nadal is the clear favourite for the title after ousting defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals, but Zverev will be full of confidence following his victory over Carlos Alcaraz - which secured his first top-10 win at a major.

    Alexander ZverevGetty Images

  3. Murray through at Surbiton

    Speaking of Andy Murray, this was how he got into the last eight of the Surbiton Trophy.

    Watch the best of the action as the two-time Wimbledon champion Murray defeated world number 230 Gijs Brouwer of the Netherlands 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-3) in the second round of the Challenger Tour event.

    Check out his best shots below.

    Surbiton Trophy: Andy Murray beats Gijs Brouwer to reach quarter-finals

  4. Watch BBC coverage of Surbiton

    BBC Sport

    Andy Murray is not far away from taking to the court in Surbiton for his third round match against Brandon Nakashima.

    In fact, there's a whole host of Brits in action today - and you can watch them live on the BBC Sport website.

  5. Heading indoors

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Roland Garros

    French OpenBBC Sport

    The first semi-final will be an indoor match. The roof on Chatrier is shut, with heavy rain pattering the lid.

    There is about 25% chance of the rain continuing over the next few hours, according to my weather app.

    It is a sticky day in Paris, the kind where the backpack leaves you pretty sweaty underneath.

    Feels like a thunderstorm could be coming...

    French OpenBBC Sport
    French OpenBBC Sport

  6. Thanks for joining us

    Hello and welcome along to BBC Sport's coverage of the men's semi-finals at the French Open.

    We will have live radio commentary in this page throughout the afternoon and by the end of the day will know which two players will be competing in Sunday's final.

    Here's this afternoon's schedule on Court Philippe Chatrier.

    Not before 13:45 BST:

    • Rafael Nadal [5] v Alexander Zverev [3]

    Followed by (not before 16:30):

    • Casper Ruud [8] v Marin Cilic [20]

  7. A birthday present for Nadal?

    Rafael NadalGetty Images

    Rafael Nadal has 21 Grand Slam titles after winning the Australian Open earlier this year and is still in the hunt for another major win as he bids for an incredible 14th French Open success.

    It's the Spaniard's 36th birthday today so can he get a great present and secure his place in this year's final.

    Olympic champion Alexander Zverev stands in his way.

    Welcome to men's semi-finals day.