Novak Djokovic beats 'unfit' Carlos Alcaraz to enter French Open final

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during yesterday’s semi-final against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris. Pic/AFP

Novak Djokovic defeated an ailing Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to become the second oldest men's finalist in French Open history and close in on a record 23rd Grand Slam title.

Djokovic, a two-time Roland Garros champion, will break the record he shares with Rafael Nadal for the most men's Grand Slam titles if he beats Casper Ruud or Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final.

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The Serb, 36, can also eclipse Nadal as the tournament's oldest winner and regain the No. 1 ranking from Alcaraz, who was limited by cramp in the last two sets.

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