Nadal advanced to the 14th final of the French Open with the retirement of Zverev due to injury on Friday, and will now face Casper Ruud for a 14th title in Paris and 22nd overall in the Grand Slam. And the Spaniard has been told that the early end of his semi-final has “saved” him in the face of the championship match.
Both sets had surpassed the 90-minute mark, although the second set was shortened when Zverev injured his ankle, and three-time former champion Mats Wilander admitted that the thirteen-time former champion was lucky that the match it was over soon, so he was tired of the final or upset by his opponent ‘s game.
“It’s very special that Rafa has reached the final again. Today’s first two sets have been crazy, tennis has been amazing,” he told Eurosport. “I think he has been overshadowed by the injury, but I have to say it. and Sascha’s tactics, I must say. “
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