French Open Day 3: Djokovic Advances to Final
Summary
Novak Djokovic has booked his place in the French Open final after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals. The Serbian is now one win away from winning his 22nd Grand Slam title.
Background
Djokovic has been in impressive form at Roland-Garros this year, dropping just one set en route to the final. The 35-year-old is aiming to become the first man to win all four Grand Slams twice in the Open Era.
Alcaraz, on the other hand, was playing in his first Grand Slam semi-final. However, the 19-year-old Spaniard was no match for Djokovic on Friday, as he was beaten in straight sets.
Djokovic's Dominance
Djokovic was in control of the match from the start, breaking Alcaraz's serve three times in the opening set. The Serbian continued to put pressure on his opponent in the second set, eventually breaking Alcaraz's serve again to take a two-set lead.
Alcaraz fought back in the third set, breaking Djokovic's serve in the fifth game. However, Djokovic was too strong for the Spaniard, and he broke back immediately to seal the victory.
Reaction
Djokovic was delighted with his performance after the match, saying: "I'm very happy to be in the final. I played one of my best matches of the tournament today."
Alcaraz was disappointed with the result, but he praised Djokovic's performance. "He's a great champion and he played too well for me today," said the Spaniard.
Djokovic will now face either Rafael Nadal or Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday.
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