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Djokovic beats cramping Alcaraz to reach French Open final

Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his semifinal match against Carlos Alcaraz [Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters]

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic defeated a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 to become the second oldest men’s finalist in French Open history and close in on a record 23rd Grand Slam title.

The 36-year-old Djokovic, a two-time Roland Garros champion, will break the record he shares with Rafael Nadal for the most men’s Grand Slam titles if he beats Casper Ruud or Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final.

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