French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic reaches final after defeating world number 1 Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic has reached French Open 2023 final after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in semi-final on Friday. The Serbian tennis legend took a huge leap towards a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title. French Open 2023 was billed as a clash of titans but it ended in anticlimatic fashion as Djokovic defeated Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in French Open semi-final.

Djokovic will play his 34th Grand Slam final, his seventh at Roland Garros, where he lifted the Musketeers' Cup twice, in 2016 and 2021. The 36-year-old was facing the ultimate test against Alcaraz, who had bulldozed through the draw, only for the machine to break down in abrupt fashion.

World number one Alcaraz had just levelled the contest when disaster struck as he limped to his bench holding his right leg at 1-1 in the third set. While he continued playing, the US. Open champion was clearly hampered but Djokovic was merciless, dropping only one of 12 games to book a spot for Sunday's showdown against either last year's runner-up Casper Ruud or German Alexander Zverev.


"Tough luck for Carlos. Obviously at this level, the last thing you want is cramps and physical problems in the last stages of a Grand Slam," said Djokovic, who was in his 46th semi-final at a major.

The much-awaited clash had started with Djokovic going for the throat and breaking for 3-1 before saving four break points and taking the opening set after almost an hour.

With Mike Tyson watching from the stands, both players traded punches and Djokovic was on the ropes in the second set, with Alcaraz playing several spectacular shots.

After an exchange of breaks, the 20-year-old Spaniard levelled as Djokovic overcooked a forehand and it appeared that the momentum had shifted.

French Open 2023 final will be played on Sunday.

FAQs

Q1. Who won between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz?
A1. Novak Djokovic won against Carlos Alcaraz.

Q2. When is French Open 2023 final?
A2. French Open 2023 final is on Sunday.