Jannik Sinner to face Carlos Alcaraz in French Open final
World number one Sinner beat Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 7-6 (7-3)
Djokovic had been bidding for standalone record 25th Grand Slam title
Defending champion Alcaraz advanced after Lorenzo Musetti retired injured while trailing in fourth set
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Alcaraz 4-6 3-3 Musetti*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
That was a good hold from Carlos Alcaraz. It's just what he needed.
It's like Alcaraz needs a bit more energy from the crowd.
Alcaraz 4-6 3-3 Musetti*
Lorenzo Musetti is, undoubtedly, rising to the occasion here and playing some exquisite stuff.
The Italian is matching the defending champion stride for stride so far. He sprints forward to reach a drop shot before recovering to make a volley with his back to the net, before Carlos Alcaraz misses the baseline for 30-30.
Alcaraz does well to hold firm from there without any further complications.
*Alcaraz 4-6 2-3 Musetti
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
Unbelievable from Lorenzo Musetti. He is showing me something a little bit different today.
He believes he can beat Carlos Alcaraz.
*Alcaraz 4-6 2-3 Musetti
Image source, Getty ImagesCarlos Alcaraz whips up a huge cross-court forehand to reach 30-30 but Lorenzo Musetti varies his approach, undoing Alcaraz with a serve-and-volley change-up.
Easily the rally of the match so far! And it's Lorenzo Musetti who comes out on top to hold serve.
The two exchange heavy baseline hits before Musetti works an angle for a stunning forehand winner.
Alcaraz 4-6 2-2 Musetti*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
Carlos Alcaraz shot selection is interesting.
It was a perfect response from the Italian. You can see Musetti's coach saying 'stay focused'.
Lorenzo looks so comfortable, confident and composed. His team have done a brilliant job preparing him today.
Alcaraz 4-6 2-2 Musetti*
Image source, Getty ImagesCarlos Alcaraz is in a real scrap here!
Just when the defending champion thought he'd taken charge of the second set, he's immediately brought back to earth by Lorenzo Musetti, who continues to show a great attitude when his back is against the wall here.
Alcaraz is far from his free-flowing best so far - and Musetti is taking full advantage.
*Alcaraz 4-6 2-1 Musetti
A delightful forehand from Lorenzo Musetti helps the Italian immediately put the pressure back on Carlos Alcaraz.
Two break back points!
*Alcaraz 4-6 2-1 Musetti
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
Another opportunity for Carlos Alcaraz. This is where Lorenzo Musetti has to keep on top of him.
One of the first drop shots that Alcaraz has made in a big moment. Musetti in his opening point, you can't keep donating your opening point.
*Alcaraz 4-6 2-1 Musetti
Image source, ReutersHow quickly the momentum can swing in this sport.
Carlos Alcaraz had been the player looking tight and a bit nervous, but suddenly the second seed has the breakthrough in the second set as he seizes his third break point of the match.
Alcaraz 4-6 1-1 Musetti*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
For me, I feel Carlos Alcaraz is very nervous, which is unusual to see. He's usually a free spirit when he is playing tennis.
Pressure and expectations.
When you're feeling it, you have to do one or two things: move up and down, get the energy or get angry.
He's in that middle zone.
Alcaraz 4-6 1-1 Musetti*
Image source, Getty ImagesAnd now Carlos Alcaraz makes his move!
The defending champion swiftly gets to three break points.
Alcaraz 4-6 1-1 Musetti*
An important hold of serve for Carlos Alcaraz to steady himself again in this contest. Once again the Spaniard must pay catch-up in the set, so this is going to be a real test of the 22-year-old's nerves as we go deeper into it.
*Alcaraz 4-6 0-1 Musetti
Image source, ReutersCarlos Alcaraz has won his past five matches against Lorenzo Musetti, losing just one set across those meetings.
He is under huge pressure to take this second set now, with Musetti looking completely in the zone as he rattles through his opening service game of the second set.
The Italian could not have hoped for a better start to this match.
Alcaraz 4-6 0-0 Musetti*
We watched the defending women's champion Iga Swiatek fall yesterday.
Is Carlos Alcaraz going to suffer the same fate at the semi-final stage?
It was all going very smoothly for the second seed until a poor 10th game. How much will that play on his mind, I wonder?
Alcaraz 4-6 0-0 Musetti*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
Unbelievable from the Italian.
That was really nervous from the world number two, Carlos Alcaraz. There was so much tension in his body.
This second set becomes massive!
Alcaraz 4-6 0-0 Musetti*
Wow!
Lorenzo Musetti makes the breakthrough after another poor miss by Carlos Alcaraz to take the opening set against the defending champion.
*Alcaraz 4-5 Musetti
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
That's going to make Lorenzo Musetti feel tremendous. A huge confidence builder.
This is a winning streak for Lorenzo Musetti - he's won the last six points in a row. It's all about momentum.
*Alcaraz 4-5 Musetti
Hello! Carlos Alcaraz sends a backhand long.
Lorenzo Musetti has two set points.
*Alcaraz 4-5 Musetti
Image source, Getty ImagesCarlos Alcaraz hasn't managed to take either of the two break points he has had so far. Lorenzo Musetti is yet to get a look at one, but this would certainly be an opportune moment to strike.
The Italian lands a forehand winner for the opening point on Alcaraz's serve, and the defending champion is under a first bit of pressure here as he misses a forehand.
*Alcaraz 4-5 Musetti
The serve is firing so far for Lorenzo Musetti and it's ensuring the Italian is managing to keep pace with Carlos Alcaraz.
The Italian offers a brief apology after framing the ball on a backhand, before following in a huge serve to settle another straightforward hold. And it takes him within a game of the set...
