Carlos Alcaraz Stages Epic Rally, Cruises Into French Open Final After Musetti Injury Drama
Carlos Alcaraz defied early setbacks and a fierce Lorenzo Musetti to reach another French Open final. Who will he face next?
- Scoreline: Alcaraz defeats Musetti 4-6, 7-6, 6-0, 2-0 (retired)
- Back-to-Back Finals: Alcaraz returns after 2024 French Open win
- Next Opponent: Faces winner of Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic
Rain-soaked clay, roaring Parisian crowds, and the weight of expectation: Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz thrived under pressure Friday, pulling off a memorable comeback to clinch a spot in his second straight French Open final.
After a shaky start and persistent errors, Alcaraz reversed his fortunes against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in a match filled with twists. Musetti stormed out to claim the first set 6-4, leaving Alcaraz’s title defense in jeopardy.
But champions don’t give in easily. Grinding through a tense second set tiebreak, Alcaraz weathered Musetti’s challenge, leveling the match 7-6. Energized and seemingly unshackled, the world No. 3 blitzed his opponent with a dominant 6-0 third set.
Injuries then added heartbreak to Musetti’s fairy-tale run. Clearly hampered by a left hamstring issue, the Italian retired two games into the fourth set, propelling Alcaraz into yet another Roland Garros final.
Who Will Alcaraz Face in Sunday’s French Open Final?
All eyes now turn to the blockbuster semifinal between world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and legendary Novak Djokovic—two men with potent clay-court credentials. Sinner has swept through Roland Garros without dropping a single set, demonstrating precise play and ice-cold nerves. Meanwhile, Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam king, roared back against Alexander Zverev to continue defying both age and doubters.
The winner between Sinner and Djokovic will clash with Alcaraz for the French Open crown. Expect tactical fireworks, bruising rallies, and stakes as high as the Eiffel Tower.
Q&A: Your Burning French Open Questions Answered
Q: When is the French Open men’s final?
A: The men’s final will be held Sunday, June 7th, in Paris.
Q: How can fans watch the next semifinals and final?
A: Broadcast coverage of the men’s semifinals and final airs live on TNT and truTV. For streaming, head to HBO Max. Live updates, scores, and highlights are also available on Yahoo Sports.
Q: Who is the current world No. 1?
A: Jannik Sinner holds the No. 1 ATP ranking after a nearly perfect clay-court season.
How To Tune In and Not Miss a Moment
- Set your alarm for 8:30 a.m. ET and 1:00 p.m. ET for semifinal matches.
- Bookmark Roland Garros for exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes footage.
- Follow trending hashtags and real-time updates on Twitter.
What’s Next for Alcaraz?
The defending champion will use his extra day to recover and analyze his potential opponents. No matter if he faces the red-hot Sinner or the ever-dangerous Djokovic, Alcaraz’s bid to claim a third Grand Slam title is alive and sizzling.
Roland Garros 2025 is proving that youthful grit and superstar resilience create unbeatable drama on clay.
Don’t miss the electrifying French Open finale—mark your calendars, set your streams, and cheer for tennis history in the making!
- ✅ Watch the men’s French Open final this Sunday
- ✅ Follow Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic on official ATP channels
- ✅ Track live results on ESPN or BBC
- ✅ Join the conversation on social media and celebrate the magic of Parisian tennis
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