Djokovic Sees Off Injured Alcaraz To Reach French Open Final

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title after injury-marred Carlos Alcaraz's French Open hopes.

The Serb won 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 to move through to his seventh final on the Parisian clay, eclipsing Bjorn Borg who had made it six times in his career.

It wasn't the blockbuster semi-final many spectators had hoped for after Alcaraz pulled up early in the third with cramp.

This hugely affected the gameplay of the 20-year-old who battled back to win an electrifying second set to level the match at one set each.

The cramp forced the Spaniard to forfeit a service game in order to have treatment.

He, however, attempted to play on but could offer no resistance as Djokovic ran away with the win.

“I have to say tough luck to Carlos,” Djokovic said. “At this level, the last thing you want is cramp and physical problems at the late stages of a Grand Slam.

"I feel for him, and I hope he can recover, and come back very soon.

“I told him at the net he knows how young he is; he has plenty of time ahead of him and will win this tournament many times.

"He’s an unbelievable player, an incredible competitor, and a very nice guy. He deserves all the applause and support.

“It’s tough for him to not know whether to retire or not, but to finish the way he did, congratulations to him for fighting all the way to the end. Great respect for that."

Djokovic will now attempt to win his third Roland Garros title and become the first man in history to win each Grand Slam event at least three times when he faces either Casper Ruud or Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final.

Looking ahead to the prospect of breaking out of a tie with Rafael Nadal in 22 Grand Slams, Djokovic said: “It’s not over yet, there’s another match to go in two days' time.

"I’m living a dream right now, and to be in a Roland-Garros final once more.”