Watch: Zverev vs Ruud Semi-Final Highlights from Roland-Garros 2023
A Thrilling Matchup
The Roland-Garros 2023 semi-final between Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev was a captivating clash of two top players. Ruud, the world number eight, was looking to reach his second consecutive Grand Slam final, while Zverev, the 2020 US Open champion, was aiming to rediscover his best form.
Highlights of the Match
The match started with a tense first set, which Zverev eventually won in a tie-break. Ruud responded strongly in the second set, breaking Zverev's serve twice to take a 1-1 lead. Zverev fought back in the third set, breaking Ruud twice to regain the advantage. The fourth set was just as close, with both players holding serve until the 10th game, when Zverev broke Ruud to take the set and move one step closer to victory.
The fifth set was a roller-coaster ride of emotions. Ruud broke Zverev early on, but Zverev broke back immediately. Ruud then broke again to take a 4-2 lead, but Zverev fought back to level the set at 4-4. The match went into a tie-break, and Zverev eventually emerged victorious after a thrilling exchange of points.
Zverev's Resurgence Continues
Zverev's victory over Ruud was a significant moment in his career. After struggling with injuries and poor form in recent months, Zverev has found his feet again at Roland-Garros. The German will now face Rafael Nadal in the final, aiming to become the first player since Nadal in 2014 to win the Roland-Garros title after dropping a set in the semi-finals.
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