‘I’m 27 now, definitely not a kid anymore’: Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz | Tennis News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Alexander Zverev overcame a shaky start to defeat a struggling Casper Ruud in four sets, securing his place in the French Open final against Carlos Alcaraz. This victory marks Zverev's first appearance in a Roland Garros final and presents him with another opportunity to claim his maiden Grand Slam title.Despite dropping the first set 2-6 after a series of unforced errors, the fourth-seeded Zverev regained his composure in the second set, levelling the match with a 6-2 scoreline.He carried this momentum into the third set, capitalizing on a visibly hampered Ruud, who appeared to be battling a stomach ailment. Zverev secured a crucial break in the fifth game and went on to win the set 6-4.The fourth set saw Zverev maintain his dominance, breaking Ruud's serve early and cruisin...