Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

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Another comfortable game for the Spaniard.

He is trying to be like Jannik Sinner, very serious and very focused. He's not doing any of the showman stuff that we normally see.

Carlos Alcaraz looks to play a crowd-pleasing drop shot at 40-0 but Lorenzo Musetti displays his athleticism as he sprints forward and slides in to angle in a drop shot of his own.

Alcaraz gets back to business and completes the job on the following point, however, and the defending champion is ticking along very smoothly so far.

Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

For Lorenzo Musetti, the first set is more important than it is for Carlos Alcaraz.

The good news for Alcaraz is he's had two break points, whereas Musetti has not created one.

Lorenzo Musetti is maintaining a solid poker face so far, despite also experiencing his own moments of frustration. The Italian once again shows he won't be easily cracked in this semi-final as he puts together three successive points to escape another tight spot.

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A shake of the head from Carlos Alcaraz as he trudges back to the baseline after missing a volley at the net with the court at his mercy.

It's a first real show of frustration from either player. But he dusts himself down and sets about bringing up his second break point of the match.

Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

These guys can generate tremendous pace. Phenomenal athletes, the two of them. This is going to be highly entertaining. So far, it has not disappointed.

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This is the Olympic silver medallist up against the Olympic bronze medallist, and both look more than at home on the red clay under the Court Philippe Chatrier roof so far.

Just the one break point in the opening six games, missed by Carlos Alcaraz, who holds comfortably to 15 to level the set once again.

Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

Lorenzo Musetti is better at the net than Carlos Alcaraz and that has kept him in the match.

Alcaraz is a bit nervous today, he is playing someone his own age and there's a lot of expectation. He doesn't have the normal freedom and flow that we see from him.

So far, so good for Lorenzo Musetti despite the early pressure he has faced so far. The Italian is having to work so hard for everything, but keeps his nose in front in the opening set.

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Lorenzo Musetti has spoken this week about how much work he put in to improving his serving in the off-season - and specifically his consistency so that he can push players like Carlos Alcaraz all the way and give up fewer cheap points.

It will certainly help - but it's not enough alone. Alcaraz gets to 15-30 before Musetti sends the second seed one way before slicing in the opposite direction to win an important fourth point. But the Spaniard forces deuce.

Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

It was ideal that the Italian saved the break point in the opening game - it has settled him.

Carlos Alcaraz is going to settle into his feeling and Musetti has got to make sure he sticks with it at all times with every shot.

Lorenzo Musetti isn't struggling with any early nerves on this big stage. The Italian forces his way to 15-30 on Carlos Alcaraz's serve, but the defending champion smashes in an overhead to secure another hold.

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Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

By far the best point of the match.

Both men playing at their best and Lorenzo Musetti comes out on top. I love it when someone is willing to come forward and take it on.

That's a tremendous point! Lorenzo Musetti goes blow for blow with Carlos Alcaraz and stands firm as he closes in on the net, popping over a final volley as he moves clear to wrap up a straightforward hold.

Positive signs that we could be in for a great contest here.

Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

Carlos Alcaraz is explosive.

Alcaraz also has the best drop shot in the game at the moment - he's got an amazing disguise.

Lorenzo Musetti has got to spin a web of frustration for Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz flicks the switch from power to finesse, guiding a drop shot over to leave Lorenzo Musetti scampering forward and never close to recovering it.

The defending champion is followed to 40-30 but closes out his opening game. Solid enough start from both players.

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That's what Lorenzo Musetti is up against today.

Carlos Alcaraz leaps up into a forehand and hammers a winner down the line as the Spaniard takes charge on serve.

Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

I love the emotion from Lorenzo Musetti. That was a big game hold and it was so important for the Italian.

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Lorenzo Musetti wriggles free to get an opening hold of serve on the board. That will do the Italian a world of good as he looks to settle quickly into this first men's semi-final - as he knows he must against a player of Carlos Alcaraz's ability.

Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

Carlos Alcaraz has power, pace and variety. He does everything a little bit better than Lorenzo Musetti.

We were so impressed with his last round against Tommy Paul. The first two sets were astonishing. He is starting right on song and this is where Musetti has to be careful.