French Open day 13: Alcaraz comes back to secure first French Open final berth
By Andy Sims, PA, Paris
Carlos Alcaraz twice came from a set down to sink Jannik Sinner and reach his first French Open final.
The 21-year-old Spaniard won 2-6 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3 in four hours and nine minutes.
He will face Alexander Zverev, who beat Casper Ruud in the second semi-final.
Here, we look back at day 13 at Roland Garros.
Picture of the day
Shot of the day
Alcaraz threads the needle 🪡
Shot of the Day by @Magnum_France #RolandGarros #WhereverPleasureTakesYou pic.twitter.com/b6vrz9kIzr— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 7, 2024
Stat of the day
CARLOS ALCARAZ WINS THIS ONE! #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/2NRYF16tZO
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 7, 2024
Alcaraz, 21, is the youngest player to make grand slam finals on all three surfaces; hard-court, grass and the clay of Paris.
Quote of the day
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Celebrity watch
Ben Stiller approved ✅ pic.twitter.com/6WpKlVLk4F
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 7, 2024
From Zoolander to forehander.
Brit watch
🤩 @alfiehewett6 & @GordonReid91 progress to a 6th @rolandgarros final as a duo!#BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 | #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/ek8Qi1U9TO
— LTA (@the_LTA) June 7, 2024
Four-time winners Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid came from a set down to beat Gustavo Fernandez and 53-year-old Stephane Houdet, 10-8 in a match tie-break, to reach the final of the men’s wheelchair doubles.
Fallen seeds
Jannik Sinner (2), Casper Ruud (7).
Who’s up next?
A 4th Roland-Garros title or the 1st one? 🤔#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/JDNAy5vOnX
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 6, 2024
Iga Swiatek is favourite to land a third consecutive Roland Garros title and a fourth in five years. She faces Jasmine Paolini, the 12th seed from Italy, in the final.
