Zverev's fall was a dramatic and heartbreaking end to a semi-final battle that had been intriguing if not compelling. On his 36th birthday, Nadal has become the second oldest men's singles finalist in French Open history behind American Bill Tilden, who was 37 when he was runner-up in 1930. "I was in a small room with Sascha and to see him crying was a tough moment." For me to be in the final of Roland Garros is a dream but at the same time to finish that way is not nice. "It is difficult to say a lot of things in this situation. I know how much he is fighting for a Grand Slam - he will win more than one. "He was playing an unbelievable tournament. "It is very tough and I feel very sad for him," said 13-time champion Nadal. Nadal will play Casper Ruud in Sunday's final after the Norwegian beat Marin Cilic in Friday's second semi-final.Īfter Zverev's injury a concerned Nadal went round to check on his opponent as a medic raced on to the court to help the German.Īfter a short break, Zverev returned on crutches and was given a warm hug by Spain's Nadal before the crowd rose in a standing ovation. Fifth seed Nadal was leading 7-6 (10-8) 6-6 when Zverev left the court.
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