On June 6, 2025, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his second consecutive French Open final in Paris after Lorenzo Musetti retired during their semifinal match. At the time of the retirement, Alcaraz was leading with scores of 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-0, and 2-0. The 22-year-old Spaniard continues his journey in the 2025 French Open, aiming for his fifth Grand Slam title.
Alcaraz, down a set, staged a remarkable comeback by dominating Musetti after a closely contested tiebreak in the second set. He overwhelmed Musetti with aggressive baseline play on Court Philippe-Chatrier, which had its roof closed.
Stay strong Lorenzo! ❤️ I hope you make a quick recovery! 🫶🏻 Nobody wants to win like that, but I'm very happy to be back in the final at Roland Garros! 💥 pic.twitter.com/uOoQ5Qimti
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) June 6, 2025Musetti, who had previously upset Novak Djokovic, called for a medical timeout while trailing 0-5 in the third set due to a left leg injury and ultimately retired after 2 hours and 25 minutes of play. Alcaraz expressed his sympathy, stating, “Lorenzo is a great player… I wish him a quick recovery.”
This victory marks Alcaraz’s fifth Grand Slam final, making him the fifth-youngest player in the Open Era to reach this milestone, behind only Djokovic and Medvedev among active players. His perfect record of 4-0 in major finals highlights his exceptional performance under pressure. Alcaraz commented, “The first two sets were tough… I knew what I had to do: push him to the limit.”
Alcaraz awaits the winner of the Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic semifinal, which he called “one of the best matchups in tennis right now. “According to The Athletic, he plans to study it for tactics. The Sinner Djokovic semifinal promises to be a blockbuster. The final, set for June 8, 2025, could see Alcaraz defend his 2024 Roland Garros title.
