Set point Cilicpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
*Ruud 3-5 Cilic
Long goes Ruud's backhand and it's set point to Cilic.
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
Set point Cilicpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Deuce on Ruud servepublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
*Ruud 3-5 Cilic
Marin Cilic's support box are in fine voice, cheering him on as he gets the first point on the Casper Ruud serve.
Cilic sends a blistering backhand winner away for 30-30 and then forces deuce with another lovely touch at the net.
Postpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
*Ruud 3-5 Cilic
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveCilic is in charge, he is serving exceptionally well. He is willing to come in behind that serve, willing to attack and willing to serve volley.
Ruud has created two break points but not been able to connect.
Cilic a game from first setpublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
*Ruud 3-5 Cilic
Brilliant serving from Marin Cilic, who wraps up a hold with two big hits.
Casper Ruud will have to serve to stay in this set.
Cilic saves break pointpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Ruud 3-4 Cilic*
Good move forward from Cilic, and Ruud spears his backhand long.
Deuce.
Break back point Ruudpublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Ruud 3-4 Cilic*
Ooft.
Casper Ruud works his way into this Marin Cilic service game, Cilic drags it to 30-30 - and then smacks a wayward forehand long.
Break back point to Ruud!
Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Ruud 3-4 Cilic*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveNow Cilic is in a fantastic position in this opening set and maybe Cilic is starting to believe 'this is my time'. Ruud has to be disappointed with that game. It's on Cilic's terms at the moment and he is getting the crowd on his side.
Cilic breakspublished at 18:42 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Ruud 3-4 Cilic*
Shot!
A huge, thunderous return of serve from Marin Cilic, and he breaks first in this opening set.
Break points Cilicpublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
*Ruud 3-3 Cilic
Trouble brewing for Casper Ruud as he finds himself 0-30 down.
Ruud gets himself on the board but Cilic is moving so well and earns himself two break points with a winner into the corner of the court.
Postpublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
*Ruud 3-3 Cilic
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveConditions are a lot quicker [than earlier on] as the roof is open and both players like to go after their shots. It's a big difference playing with the roof open than closed and they prefer it when the roof is open.
Cilic holdspublished at 18:39 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
*Ruud 3-3 Cilic
Better from Cilic, stepping into the centre of the court and sending a bruising forehand away to get the advantage.
A big serve out wide wraps up the game.
Postpublished at 18:39 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Ruud 3-2 Cilic*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveIt's amazing how far players stand back, especially on clay, and you have to expect the serve volley.
Deuce on Cilic servepublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Ruud 3-2 Cilic*
Marin Cilic is, of course, a former Wimbledon finalist. He's reached the final of every Slam bar Roland Garros.
He fluffs another easy overhead and then watches a volley get flicked past him by a scampering Casper Ruud for 30-30.
Cilic does finally manage to make an overhead - although the ball was hanging in an air an awfully long time - but Ruud forces his way to deuce.
Postpublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Ruud 3-2 Cilic*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveMarin is playing in the right way, just not executing when he's coming forwards and that's what has let him down so far today. Having played so well here at Roland Garros, he's a bit of a dark horse at Wimbledon.
Ruud holds servepublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Ruud 3-2 Cilic*
Ruud produces some brilliant stretching and fetching at the net before Cilic eventually pops the forehand winner away.
The former US Open champion is unlucky as he gets Ruud stranded behind the baseline but snatches his forehand into the net tape, before another routine backhand ends up in the net.
Every time Cilic gets his nose in front, he just pops in an error, and Ruud takes advantage with a serve out wide that the Croat can't return.
Postpublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
*Ruud 2-2 Cilic
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveCilic managed to play the break points well and that was the key. As he held that game he starts to relax into it and all the pressure is back on to Ruud. These mini-battles are so important, especially in the opening set.
If you get a set up you start to relax into your tennis.
Cilic holdspublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
*Ruud 2-2 Cilic
Another huge ace from Cilic, out wide once again, puts him in front for the first time.
Cilic sends Ruud racing around from side to side before a feather touch at the net helps him hold.
Postpublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Ruud 2-1 Cilic*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveIf Cilic can hold it settles him into the match as he's got away with one.
Cilic saves second break pointpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Ruud 2-1 Cilic*
Saved again by Cilic, this time with a ferocious one-two punch.
Break point Ruudpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Ruud 2-1 Cilic*
Here's another break point thanks to an unfortunate bobble off the line.