Alcaraz on course for French Open defence as Musetti retires injured | Tennis News

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz set to defend French Open title on Sunday as Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti withdraws injured in semi.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz secured a return to the French Open final after an early scare from eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti, who was eventually forced to retire with injury.

Italian Musetti took the first set 6-4, before Alcaraz fought back to take the next two sets 7-6(3) 6-0 and lead 2-0 in the fourth before his opponent’s leg injury took hold on Friday.

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