Match report from the Press Association
Novak Djokovic will take on the fourth seed Casper Ruud, who reached the final at Roland Garros for the second year in succession with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 hammering of Alexander Zverev.
The German had made it back to the last four a year after leaving Philippe Chatrier in a wheelchair when he suffered an ankle injury against Rafael Nadal. Zverev simply could not match Ruud, though, with the Norwegian having put aside a difficult start to the season to find top form again in Paris.
Ruud, who will bid for a first grand slam title in his third final, said: “I just went out there and tried to play without too many feelings, without thinking too much.
“Today I just played really well and from the beginning to the last point everything was sort of going my way. I’m just very happy to win this match. Hopefully third time can be the charm for me.”
Well thank you for joining me for this semi-final! In the end Ruud was a lot more clinical than everyone was expecting, beating Zverev in straight sets. But he will have to go up another level if he wants to halt Djokovic from winning his 23rd grand slam. I will catch you all tomorrow for the women’s singles final, until then enjoy your evening!
