• Carlos Alcaraz reaches the French Open final after Lorenzo Musetti retires injured.
• The match ended with Alcaraz leading 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-0, 2-0 when Musetti withdrew.
• Alcaraz aims for his fifth Grand Slam title against either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the French Open final after Lorenzo Musetti retired with injury in their semi-final match. Alcaraz was leading 4-6 7-6(3) 6-0 2-0 when Musetti called off the match due to an apparent thigh injury, reflecting a shift in momentum for Alcaraz, who said, "It's never great to go through or win a match when it's like this," according to BBC.

This victory marks Alcaraz’s return to the final, where he will face either world number one Jannik Sinner or 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday. Alcaraz aims to become only the third player to retain the Roland Garros title this century, joining the ranks of Rafa Nadal and Gustavo Kuerten, as noted by Reuters, Channel News Asia, and Le Monde.

Musetti exhibited resilient play during the match, notably saving break points and taking the first set, but succumbed to Alcaraz's increasing intensity, which led to a one-sided third set, winning 6-0. Musetti's retirement came early in the fourth after he struggled with the injury, marking a disappointing end for him at this year's tournament, as highlighted by Channel News Asia and Reuters.

Following the match, Alcaraz praised Musetti's clay season and expressed hopes for a swift recovery for his opponent, underlining the camaraderie among competitors in the sport. "He's done an incredible clay season," Alcaraz stated, citing the respect held among elite players, as reported by BBC and Le Monde.