Casper Ruud defeats Alexander Zverev to reach French Open final

Ruud wins in straight sets to set up clash with Djokovic

Casper Ruud defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets 6-3 6-4 6-0 to book a spot in the French Open final against Novak Djokovic.

Ruud, the eighth seed, was in impressive form throughout the match, breaking Zverev's serve six times and hitting 30 winners.

Zverev, the third seed, had his moments in the match, but he was unable to match Ruud's consistency and power.

The win is a major breakthrough for Ruud, who is now the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam final.

He will face Djokovic in the final on Sunday, who is aiming to win his 21st Grand Slam title.

Zverev suffers ankle injury in French Open semi-final

Alexander Zverev's French Open run was cut short after the German tennis player suffered an ankle injury that forced him to retire from his semifinal match against Rafael Nadal.

Zverev was leading 7-6 (8) 6-6 when he rolled his ankle on a serve.

He was unable to continue and Nadal was awarded the victory.

It was a disappointing end to the tournament for Zverev, who was playing in his first Grand Slam semi-final since the 2020 US Open.

He will now have to wait until Wimbledon to try and reach his first major final.