Novak Djokovic is through to his 13th French Open semi-final, where he will play World No 1 Jannik Sinner for a place in the title match at Roland Garros.
Djokovic came from a set down to defeat third seed Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 as he continued his bid for a record-breaking 25th grand slam singles title in Paris.
The 38-year-old was in supreme form as he took down the big-serving Zverev, deploying the drop-shot to perfection and neutralising his opponent’s powerful game as he returned to the semi-finals.
He will face World No 1 Sinner on Friday, with Djokovic’s head-to-head with the Australian and US Open champion locked at four wins each. Defending Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti meeting in the other men’s singles semi-final.
Earlier, Sinner reached his second consecutive French Open semi-final after defeating Alexander Bublik in straight sets. On a dramatic day in the women’s singles, home wildcard Lois Boisson stunned sixth seed Mirra Andreeva to continue her remarkable grand slam breakthrough and set up a semi-final meeting with Coco Gauff.
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- Novak Djokovic defeats Alexander Zverev in French Open | Result 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4
- Jannik Sinner awaits in semi-final after thrashing Alexander Bublik 6-1 7-5 6-0
- Lois Boisson's fairytale run continues with win over sixth seed Mirra Andreeva
- Coco Gauff defeats Madison Keys in three sets to reach French Open semi-final
French Open order of play, today’s results and Roland Garros schedule
00:24 , Jamie BraidwoodThe French Open women’s semi-finals take place on Thursday with two very different matches scheduled on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Roland Garros will stage the blockbuster and long awaited grand slam meeting between defending champion Iga Swiatek and World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Swiatek has won 26 matches in a row at the French Open but Sabalenka has been in dominant form herself.
The other semi-final will put second seed Coco Gauff against France’s Lois Boisson, the World No 361. Boisson’s extraordinary run as a wildcard continued as she defeated Mirra Andreeva and the 22-year-old is the first French player to reach the women’s semi-finals since Marion Bartoli in 2011.
French Open order of play, today’s results and Roland Garros schedule
How Novak Djokovic frustrated Alexander Zverev with a trick everyone could see coming
00:18 , Jamie BraidwoodAs Novak Djokovic looked to close out victory over Alexander Zverev in the French Open quarter-finals, he went back to the tactic he had deployed throughout the night session match on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Only this time Djokovic, playing against the increasing wind, brought it to another level. Even at 38, he could not remember a time where he had hit so many drop shots during a closing game.
“Just trying to mix it up,” Djokovic said. “At one point, I felt like I couldn't go through him, so I tried to bring him to the net. I tried to risk it with the dropshot, serve and volley. It had to be done.”
How Novak Djokovic frustrated Alexander Zverev with a trick everyone could see coming
Novak Djokovic looks forward to playing Jannik Sinner
23:57 , Jamie Braidwood“Jannik is in tremendous form, and he has been the best player for the last couple of years, deservedly. He's been playing some terrific tennis, attacking tennis, and just super strong from every aspect of his game.
“I haven't played him now in quite some time and we always had some exciting matches.
“It's going to be of course semifinals of a Grand Slam against the No. 1 in the world. There is no bigger occasion for me, so I'll try to do my best to step it up and perform as well as I did tonight.”
Jannik Sinner on facing Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals
23:12 , Jamie Braidwood“He has shown now in the last period that he is back to the level. He plays very, very well, so it's going to be even there quite tactical, but very, very difficult. He's such an experienced player, 24 Grand Slams. I think that says everything.
“I'm just happy to be in the semis and see what I can do. Last year I played a good match in the semis, so I'm proud to be again here.
“I wouldn't have thought to be here in this position since my comeback, so I'm very happy to take things like they are, and hopefully I'm ready. I just want to watch my side of the net, and then we see.”
Novak Djokovic to play Jannik Sinner in French Open semi-finals
23:11 , Jamie BraidwoodThe men’s semi-final line-up is complete and it’s a cracker:
[2] Carlos Alcaraz vs Lorenzo Musetti [8]
[1] Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic [6]
Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev: Match stats
23:03 , Jamie BraidwoodAces: Djokovic, 6 | Zverev, 4
First serve %: Djokovic, 71 | Zverev, 70
Win on first serve %: Djokovic, 76 | Zverev, 76
Win on second serve %: Djokovic, 56 | Zverev, 35
Break points: Djokovic, 4/8 | Zverev, 1/3
Winners: Djokovic, 42 | Zverev, 38
Unforced errors: Djokovic, 29 | Zverev, 44
Total points: Djokovic, 121 | Zverev, 101
Drop shots: Djokovic, 35 | Zverev, 12
Novak Djokovic defeats Alexander Zverev
22:57 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic addresses the crowd in French:
“Thank you for being here, thank you for the support on this beautiful night.
I think the very last game was tactical. I tried to play three or four drop shots. You can’t see on TV but there was a lot of wind here tonight. It made it very tricky and there were different things to master. I wish Sasha a great season to come.”
Novak Djokovic through to French Open semi-final
22:54 , Jamie BraidwoodGAME, SET AND MATCH! Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 Alexander Zverev
The last game took Djokovic longer than he wanted, requiring a fifth match point, but it also summed up the entire match. There must have been four or five backhand drop shots in that game alone, with Zverev finally losing his cool as he blasted wide, having chased down one ball too many tonight.
Djokovic was in complete control after losing that first set, having lost his serve in the opening game. Zverev didn’t break him again.
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 Alexander Zverev
22:52 , Jamie BraidwoodACE from Djokovic. Match point #5.
ANOTHER DROP SHOT FROM DJOKOVIC BUT ZVEREV SWIPES IT OUT!
Djokovic is through to the French Open semi-finals where he will play Jannik Sinner!
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 5-4 Alexander Zverev
22:46 , Jamie BraidwoodBut Zverev saves both match points! The German is not going down without a fight and finds the smash that Djokovic can’t return.
Deuce. Djokovic goes for the serve and volley after finding the wide serve, and it’s perfect. Match point #3. Djokovic nets on the backhand exchange!
But then Djokovic dials up the exact same play as before, finding the wide serve and then the fade-away volley. Match point again.
Zverev saves again! Another drop-shot attempt from Djokovic but this one is chased down.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 5-4 Alexander Zverev
22:45 , Jamie BraidwoodOne last backhand drop shot for good measure from Djokovic - Zverev will be having dreams of chasing those shots down tonight, and he can’t flick it over the net.
30-0. Oh, it’s not the last drop shot. Djokovic goes for another ... into the net.
Suddenly... Zverev gets the upper hand in the rally, but doesn’t go for it on the forehand! It’s the story of the match.
Djokovic drop shots him again! Zverev can’t get there.
Two match points.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 5-4 Alexander Zverev
22:40 , Jamie BraidwoodThe drop shot drifts wide from Djokovic and Zverev gets a comfortable hold. He needs some special to break Djokovic now and stay alive.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 5-3 Alexander Zverev*
22:37 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic is toying with Zverev again. Even when Zverev hangs up an excellent defensive lob to get Djokovic running back to the baseline, he produces a sensational lob of his own that drops inside the lines. Zverev puts the smash long.
One game away from the semi-finals, as the match ticks over the three-hour mark.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 4-3 Alexander Zverev
22:31 , Jamie BraidwoodWould be fair enough if Djokovic was still gulping down air after that 41-shot rally.
Djokovic nets on the drop shot and Zverev holds to stay in touch.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 4-2 Alexander Zverev*
22:24 , Jamie BraidwoodA glimmer of a chance for Zverev at last! He hunts down the Djokovic drop shot and this time can steer the pick-up down the line to get to 30-40 and break point.
WHAT A POINT! Djokovic wins an extraordinary rally, but one that Zverev should have finished off at least twice! Djokovic put up fairly soft lobs, but Zverev missed the chance to smash. Djokovic went back to the drop shot, setting up the window for the forehand winner! A 41-shot rally.
Djokovic holds on the second deuce.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-2 Alexander Zverev
22:17 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev’s serving stats have plummeted since the start of the second set and Djokovic cracks a return winner against the softer second serve to get to 30-30.
Zverev gets the hold, hitting a volley straight at Djokovic - which proved a lot more effective. Zverev holds up his racket and Djokovic accepts the gesture.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-1 Alexander Zverev*
22:12 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic loses his balance slightly over a forehand miss that gets Zverev back into the game.
On deuce, Djokovic again goes to the drop shot and puts away the volley.
He takes the game with a forehand attack, taking the ball on the rise to power it power Zverev.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 2-1 Alexander Zverev
22:08 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev stops the run of games but it won’t make him feel any better about the position he finds himself int he match. He needs something special, or a break, which he has not managed since the very first game of the match.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 2-0 Alexander Zverev*
22:01 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic is playing games with Zverev right now. A sensational drop-shot / lob combo has Zverev scrambling to the baseline and Djokovic is waiting to pop the volley over.
Zverev, unable to stop the groundstroke errors, goes long on the forehand.
Six games in a row.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 1-0 Alexander Zverev - Djokovic breaks!
21:56 , Jamie BraidwoodThis is masterful from Djokovic - no wonder Zverev is buckling! He controls an exquisite 30-shot rally, moving in put away a backhand volley onto the line. On the next point, Zverev double faults to bring up break point.
Zverev nets! Djokovic wins a fifth game in a row and has the crucial break in the fourth, which has so far been enough.
THIRD SET! Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 Alexander Zverev
21:50 , Jamie BraidwoodA mistake at the net from Zverev followed by the forehand into the net, then the German’s forehand return goes long.
Three set points for Djokovic. This has been a brilliantly dominant half-hour from the 38-year-old.
And he seals it in style! Djokovic moves in behind the serve and digs out the volley to drop it into the corner.
Supreme.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 5-2 Alexander Zverev - Djokovic breaks!
21:47 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev faces pressure on 0-30 then goes long on the forehand to bring up two break points.
Another net exchange gets it over the line. Good hands from Djokovic on the volley, Zverev gets a racket to it but it lands long! Djokovic has the double break and will serve for the third set.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 4-2 Alexander Zverev*
21:43 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic goes back to the drop shot as he looks to consolidate the break and lands another beauty off his backhand side. The only surprise was he pushed the forehand volley wide after Zverev reached it.
Instead, Djokovic thunders the forehand winner down the line on game point.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 3-2 Alexander Zverev - Djokovic breaks
21:35 , Jamie BraidwoodA big point on 30-30 on the Zverev serve: Djokovic stays patient, then pulls out the drop shot again and Zverev can’t reach it before the double bounce. What a way to win a 28-shot rally.
Zverev, though, finds a first serve to save the break point. Deuce.
Masterful from Djokovic! From the return, he takes over the point and swarms Zverev at the net to put away the volley.
On the second break point, Zverev blinks - he fires out on the forehand. Big moment.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 2-2 Alexander Zverev*
21:29 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev looks flustered as he is pulled into the net to chase down another Djokovic drop shot. The Serbian is up to 21 in the match already - which is more than he had in the entirety of his wins in the fourth and third rounds.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 1-2 Alexander Zverev
21:26 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev with the love-hold in just 90 seconds. The German was still winning more than 90 per cent of his first-serve points but Djokovic was limiting him to 20 per cent on the second and was able to have many looks at breaks in the second set.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 1-1 Alexander Zverev*
21:22 , Jamie BraidwoodTwo holds of serve to get the third set started. It’s 10:20pm in Paris and at this rate midnight would be a safe bet for when we’re finishing. Djokovic shows lovely hands to win another net exchange, after Zverev again does not do enough with the volley.
SECOND SET! Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-3 Alexander Zverev*
21:14 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev nets on a simple forehand after doing most of the hard work in moving Djokovic around. It brings up three set points.
Djokovic is an inch away from the drop shot winner but it lands out, then Zverev shows great defence to find the forehand winner.
Two saved... WHAT A POINT! Zverev should have finished it off with the smash, but didn’t. Djokovic went for another drop shot and it just lands over the net.
After one hour and 38 minutes, we’re heading for a third set and probably a lot, lot more!
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 5-3 Alexander Zverev
21:08 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev comes through a tough game by finding the forehand winner past Djokovic. Over to the Serbian to level this up...
Novak Djokovic 4-6 5-2 Alexander Zverev*
21:03 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev looks frustrated with himself as a forehand goes long. Djokovic makes no mistake with the big serve down the T. He holds and moves a game away from the second yet.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 4-2 Alexander Zverev
20:57 , Jamie BraidwoodShot of the match! From Djokovic! He bends low behind the baseline while on the run, flipping the backhand for a crosscourt winner.
Djokovic goes on the assault, hitting a series of forehand attacks into Zverev’s forehand corner, and it brings up break point.
Zverev saves with the clever drop shot. Deuce. And the German saves a couple of points later behind big serving. Djokovic remains a break ahead.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 4-1 Alexander Zverev*
20:50 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev gets to deuce on the Djokovic serve by taking an aggressive approach and swatting away the smash.
Zverev won’t allow Djokovic the easy hold, winning a couple of long exchanges, then Djokovic comes into the net but finds the tap with the volley!
Break point to Zverev, Djokovic resets his serving motion and finds his biggest serve out wide of the match so far to save.
Ace from Djokovic out wide. He holds a nine-minute game to stay ahead.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 3-1 Alexander Zverev - Djokovic breaks!
20:41 , Jamie BraidwoodThe errors are mounting from Zverev - he pushes a backhand long then, on 15-30, he does the same with the forehand as he looked for the winner.
Two break points - the best chance Djokovic has had so far: Zverev saves one with the first serve, but the backhand goes long from Zverev!
Three unforced errors in the game at least, and Djokovic breaks to lead in the second set.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 2-1 Alexander Zverev*
20:35 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic applauds as Zverev leans to his left and redirects a drive volley from Djokovic back up the line for a winner!
15-30 and a chance for Zverev. The German goes big on the forehand crosscourt, but pushes wide. Another unforced error on the forehand from Zverev.
40-30. Djokovic moves in and lands a lovely soft drop volley. Solid hold from being in a spot of bother.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 1-1 Alexander Zverev
20:30 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev belted a smash long of the baseline on the opening point, but recovers behind good serving to earn the hold. Impressive recovery.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 1-0 Alexander Zverev*
20:26 , Jamie BraidwoodOpening hold for Djokovic. A couple of serves down the middle slide past Zverev to set up game point. He pulls Zverev close to the net with the angled drop shot and the German pushes long.
FIRST SET! Novak Djokovic 4-6 Alexander Zverev
20:23 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev is winning 93 per cent of his first-serve points and Djokovic has more unforced errors than the German so far.
Still, it felt Djokovic’s level was getting better throughout the set.
FIRST SET! Novak Djokovic 4-6 Alexander Zverev
20:21 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev catches Djokovic wrong-footed to get to 30-0, with Djokovic unable to do anything about the power at the net. Djokovic floats a return long and Zverev snaps up set point with an ace to take the opener!
That opening break was decisive. Djokovic was caught cold and there was just one more break point opportunity, with Zverev saving at 4-3.
Novak Djokovic 4-5 Alexander Zverev*
20:17 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic holds to love. Zverev was undoubtedly saving himself for the next game and was walking back to his chair as Djokovic steered the forehand in on game point.
*Novak Djokovic 3-5 Alexander Zverev - Zverev holds
20:12 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic starts to put some pressure on, winning his best point of the match with a lovely soft volley. He wins another longer exchange to get to 30-30 on the Zverev serve.
Zverev comes in to meet the short ball but leaves enough room for the backhand pass: Djokovic threads the angle with the winner crosscourt!
Break point: huge rally! Zverev digs in on the backhand defence, Djokovic eventually blinks on the forehand! Deuce.
Zverev saves with good serving - but it was all about that 30-shot rally on break point. A big moment.
Novak Djokovic 3-4 Alexander Zverev*
20:05 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic lands a lob onto the baseline - Zverev is adamant it landed out but the chair umpires points to the mark.
Ace from Djokovic, then a big break off the net-cord. He holds and will now need to put some pressure on the Zverev serve.
*Novak Djokovic 2-4 Alexander Zverev
20:00 , Jamie BraidwoodZverev lands a wonderful backhand down the line on 15-15, with Djokovic stumbling slightly on the baseline.
Djokovic looks to jump on the second serve but gets his timing wrong. Zverev holds.
Novak Djokovic 2-3 Alexander Zverev*
19:55 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic is well on top in the rallies and Zverev’s forehand has creaked in a few of the crosscourt exchanges.
He holds.
*Novak Djokovic 1-3 Alexander Zverev
19:51 , Jamie BraidwoodJust as Djokovic feels he’s getting his teeth into a service game, Zverev replies with a big serve and volley winner on 30-30. On game point, Zverev thunders another big serve and Djokovic can’t keep the return in play.
Novak Djokovic 1-2 Alexander Zverev*
19:46 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic pulls Zverev in with a drop shot and the German doesn’t do enough on the short ball. Djokovic finds the backhand winner.
A better game for the Serbian. He holds to 15.
*Novak Djokovic 0-2 Alexander Zverev
19:43 , Jamie BraidwoodA dominant server like Zverev will usually convert a break of serve if he gets ahead in a set. He has made a very good start and holds as Djokovic nets on the forehand.
Novak Djokovic 0-1 Alexander Zverev* - Zverev breaks!
19:39 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic cracks two winners but is made to look at 30-30 on serve, and is left with a long delay between serves on a pressure point due to some noise in the crowd.
He pushes a forehand long and will face to face a break point in the opening game. Zverev catches the baseline and Djokovic goes long as he stretches for his backhand!
Advantage to Zverev early on.
*Novak Djokovic 0-0 Alexander Zverev
19:33 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic takes a few extra serves before ending his warm-up. The three-time French Open champion will serve first to begin this quarter-final.
*denotes next server
Here come the players: Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev
19:27 , Jamie BraidwoodNovak Djokovic lifts his left arm as he walks out on Court Philippe-Chatrier for his NINETEENTH French Open quarter-final. That he is only bidding for a fourth Roland Garros title is down to Rafael Nadal, the King of Clay.
Speaking of, Zverev and Djokovic are part of the same club as two of the three men to have beaten Nadal here. Zverev did so in the first round of Roland Garros, Djokovic in the second round of the Olympics.
Last meeting: Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev
19:21 , Jamie BraidwoodWhen Novak Djokovic last played Alexander Zverev he ended up retiring from their Australian Open semi-final to a chorus of boos from sections of the Rod Laver Arena crowd.
Djokovic shook hands with Zverev upon losing the first-set tiebreak after struggling with a torn muscle in his upper left leg, sustained in his quarter-final comeback over Carlos Alcaraz.
There were a few jeers from the crowd as the match ended far earlier than expected and Djokovic, who was bidding to become the oldest grand slam champion of all time in Melbourne, held his thumbs up as he departed the court.
Zverev called for “respect” to be shown to the 10-time champion.
Retiring Novak Djokovic booed as Alexander Zverev tells off Australian Open crowd
Alexander Zverev on Novak Djokovic: 'Never a dark horse'
19:11 , Jamie BraidwoodAlexander Zverev said he has the toughest draw in the French Open, with the third seed’s path to the trophy blocked by Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and then either Carlos Alcaraz or Lorenzo Musetti.
“For me, Carlos is the favourite,” Zverev said on Monday. “I have said that before. Then I would say the next three in line are Jannik, myself, and Novak, right? I still believe that.
“I still believe on tennis and on experience Novak is up there with us, no question about that at all. So, yeah, I think from now on I have the toughest draw in the tournament.
“I'm looking forward to the battles ahead, and I'm looking forward to playing the best in the world.”
What happened in the fourth round?
19:00 , Jamie BraidwoodDjokovic defeated Norrie in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2, to extend his winning streak on clay after winning the title in Geneva before the French Open began.
“I can always expect myself to play better,” he said. “Considering the opponent’s form, as well, and the last‑16 round and the occasion, I think was a very good match. From my side, a very solid performance.”
Zverev progressed to his fifth consecutive French Open quarter-final after his opponent Tallon Griekspoor retired while trailing 6-3 4-0, having struggled with an injury during the match.
Zverev has won his last four French Open quarter-finals but trails the head-to-head against Djokovic 8-5. However, they have only played each other twice from the 2022 season onwards, with the record 1-1.
French Open wildcard Lois Boisson makes bold title claim after reaching semi-finals
18:50 , Jamie BraidwoodLois Boisson says she is dreaming of winning the French Open title and is not satisfied with reaching the semi-finals after the wildcard continued her breakthrough Roland Garros run.
The 22-year-old, who is making her grand slam debut a year on from rupturing her ACL, stunned sixth seed Mirra Andreeva 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 to set up a semi-final clash with Coco Gauff in Paris.
Boisson came into the tournament ranked 361st in the world but is now the first player to reach the semi-finals at Roland Garros as a wildcard in the Open era.
“I think every kid who plays tennis has the dream to win a grand slam,” Boisson said. “More for French players to win Roland Garros, for sure. It's a dream. For sure I will go for the dream, because my dream is to win it, not to be in the semi-final. So I will try to do my best.”
French Open wildcard Lois Boisson makes bold title claim after reaching semi-final
Carlos Alcaraz on ‘perfect’ French Open match: ‘I could close my eyes and everything went in’
18:40 , Jamie BraidwoodCarlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 6-0 6-1 6-4 in just 94 minutes to return to the French Open semi-finals for the third year in a row and described how it felt to play the “perfect” tennis match by saying: “I could close my eyes and everything went in”.
The defending champion will face Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals on Friday after blasting Paul, the 12th seed, off the court in a one-sided night session match.
Almost half of the total points won by Alcaraz were winners, with the Spaniard hitting 40 across the straight-sets win in what was his best display of the tournament so far.
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Carlos Alcaraz on ‘perfect’ match: ‘I could close my eyes and everything went in’
Lorenzo Musetti escapes French Open disqualification after kicking ball at line judge
18:30 , Jamie BraidwoodLorenzo Musetti escaped being disqualified from the French Open after accidentally kicking a ball at a line judge during this quarter-final win over Frances Tiafoe.
The Italian progressed to his first Roland Garros semi-final after beating Tiafoe in four sets and will play defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Friday for a place in the final.
But the eighth seed had a fortunate escape during his contest with Tiafoe when Musetti risked being defaulted from the tournament after he struck a line judge by volleying the ball with his foot.
Speaking after the match, Tiafoe said the lack of punishment for Musetti was “comical” and the Italian admitted he was “scared” of potentially being thrown out of the tournament.
Lorenzo Musetti escapes French Open disqualification after kicking ball at line judge
Earlier today: World No 361 Lois Boisson stuns Mirra Andreeva
18:20 , Jamie BraidwoodIn her darkest days, Lois Boisson could not even begin to imagine the scene that was unfolding under the roof on Court Philippe-Chatrier. A little over a year ago, the Frenchwoman was preparing to make her grand slam debut at Roland Garros after receiving a wildcard to the main draw. Then, disaster struck: Boisson ruptured her ACL, the French Open passed by and her long road to recovery began.
A year on, the 22-year-old is through to the French Open semi-finals, her grand slam debut that was once delayed now evolving into a Cinderella story for the ages in Paris. Boisson began the tournament as the World No 361, her ranking plummeting after nine months out. She has already risen 300 places by winning five matches at Roland Garros, the latest a thrilling 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 victory over the sixth seed Mirra Andreeva.
Who is Lois Boisson? World No 361 reaches French Open semi-finals
Earlier today: Coco Gauff beats Madison Keys
18:11 , Jamie BraidwoodCoco Gauff passed her biggest test so far at the French Open as she scrapped her way past fellow American Madison Keys to reach the semi-finals.
A scruffy match featuring a combined 101 unforced errors and 14 breaks of serve ended 6-7 (6) 6-4 6-1 in favour of the world number two.
Coco Gauff fights off Madison Keys to reach French Open semi-finals
Jannik Sinner awaits in the semi-finals
18:05 , Jamie BraidwoodThere will be another huge French Open semi-final with Jannik Sinner through to play either Novak Djokovic or Alexander Zverev.
The World No 1 has not dropped a set in reaching his second consecutive Roland Garros semi-final and dropped just six games in defeating Alexander Bublik. The Italian motored through 6-1 7-5 6-0.
On the other side of the draw, Carlos Alcaraz will play Lorenzo Musetti on Friday.
Today's French Open results
18:02 , Jamie BraidwoodCourt Philippe-Chatrier
Madison Keys [7] vs Coco Gauff [2] 6-7 6-4 6-1
Lois Boisson def. Mirra Andreeva [6] 7-6 6-3
Jannik Sinner [1] bt. Alexander Bublik 6-1 7-5 6-0
Djokovic vs Zverev start time: When is French Open quarter-final?
18:01 , Jamie BraidwoodThe match has been scheduled for the night session, which won’t start before 7:15pm BST (UK time).
Good evening
18:00 , Jamie BraidwoodNovak Djokovic faces Alexander Zverev in a blockbuster French Open quarter-final as the Serbian continues his bid for a record-extending 25th grand slam singles title.
Djokovic is yet to drop a set at this year’s tournament and defeated Cameron Norrie on Monday to claim his 100th career win at Roland Garros, as well as his 19th French Open quarter-final.
Zverev, the third seed, will be the toughest test Djokovic has faced by far, with the German having reached last year’s final in Paris where he lost in five sets to Carlos Alcaraz.
Zverev won his last meeting with Djokovic, but that came when the 38-year-old retired from their Australian Open semi-final after losing the opening set on a tiebreak.
