Carlos Alcaraz Roland Garros 2025 Final -Carlos Alcaraz Returns to Roland Garros Final After Musetti Retires Injured During Semifinal Clash
Paris, France – June 6, 2025
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has booked his spot in the Roland Garros 2025 final after Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire due to a leg injury early in the fourth set of their hard-fought semifinal match.
Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish star, was leading 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-0, 2-0 after two hours and 25 minutes of intense play when Musetti signaled that he could not continue, citing pain in his upper left thigh.
🎾 Injury Cuts Short a Promising Battle
The match had the makings of a classic encounter. Musetti, who had reached the semifinals in all major clay events this season, came out strong, taking the first set 6-4 and putting Alcaraz under real pressure.
Alcaraz responded by digging deep in the second set, surviving two breaks of serve before edging a tiebreak 7-3. The momentum shift was immediate — he stormed through the third set 6-0, dominating with powerful groundstrokes and aggressive court positioning.
Musetti called for the trainer trailing 0-5 in the third, visibly in pain. Despite treatment, he was unable to regain full mobility, eventually retiring after the first two games of the fourth set.
🗣️ Carlos Alcaraz’s reaction:
“It’s never great to win like this. Lorenzo has had an amazing clay season, reaching semifinals everywhere. I just hope he recovers soon — we all want to see him back on court.”
📚 History Repeats: Rare Semifinal Retirement
Musetti becomes only the third male player in the Open Era to retire during a Roland Garros semifinal, following David Nalbandian (2006) and Alexander Zverev (2022).
Despite the unfortunate ending, Alcaraz praised Musetti’s performance, especially in the first two sets:
“The opening sets were tough. He was playing amazing tennis. Once I took the second set, I felt more relaxed and clear-minded in my approach. I just focused on being aggressive and staying true to my game.”
🏆 Alcaraz Eyes Fourth Grand Slam Title
With this victory, Alcaraz remains unbeaten in Grand Slam finals, holding a 3-0 record to date. In the Roland Garros 2025 final, he will face either World No. 1 Jannik Sinner or 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
🗣️ Alcaraz on the upcoming semifinal:
“I’m definitely watching. Sinner vs. Djokovic is one of the best matchups in tennis right now. I’ll enjoy it like a fan, and maybe learn something tactically too.”
📊 Match Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Carlos Alcaraz | Lorenzo Musetti |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 4 |
| Winners | 38 | 22 |
| Unforced Errors | 20 | 31 |
| Break Points Converted | 5/8 | 2/5 |
| Match Duration | 2h 25m | – |
📅 What’s Next?
Alcaraz will return to Court Philippe-Chatrier this Sunday, June 8, aiming to defend his Roland Garros crown. Whether he faces Sinner’s consistency or Djokovic’s legacy, fans can expect a thrilling final at the clay-court Grand Slam
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