Lorenzo Musetti's run at Roland Garros ended prematurely when he was forced to retire in the semi-final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz due to an upper left leg injury. Musetti, who was competing for his first Grand Slam final, expressed disappointment but believed his decision to retire was correct after experiencing increasing weakness in his leg during the third set. Despite his exit, Musetti reflected positively on his performance, noting significant progress and a career-high ranking of No. 6. He highlighted his clay-court success this season, including deep runs in major tournaments. Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his second consecutive French Open final after Musetti's retirement, winning the match 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-0, 2-0. Alcaraz, who has lost only one match on clay in the last 23, demonstrated resilience and tactical mastery, especially after a challenging start. He acknowledged Musetti's efforts and the physical challenge posed by the Italian, emphasizing the importance of peak performance for the final. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic bid an emotional farewell to the Roland Garros crowd after his semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner. Sinner, the world No. 1, defeated Djokovic in their first-ever meeting at Roland Garros, with Djokovic showing determination despite the defeat. Djokovic remains motivated to return and compete at the highest level, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title. The semifinals showcased high-level competition, with predictions suggesting a tough match ahead for Alcaraz in the final against either Sinner or Djokovic. Overall, the tournament highlighted the physical and mental demands of clay-court tennis and the emerging dominance of young players like Alcaraz and Sinner.