The 2023 French Open is nearing its finale with thrilling matches
June 9, 2023
Tennis’ second Grand Slam of the year is nearing its finale, with two thrilling men’s semis set for this morning and a somewhat surprising women’s final on deck for tomorrow.
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The GIST: Tennis’ second Grand Slam of the year is nearing its finale, with two thrilling men’s semis set for this morning and a somewhat surprising women’s final on deck for tomorrow. Fantastique.
Men’s: One of the most anticipated matches of the tournament is today’s 8:45 a.m. ET semi between heir apparent, No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, and No. 3 Novak Djokovic, who’s fighting for a record-setting 23rd major.
- Come 11:30 a.m. ET, it’s No. 4 Casper Ruud vs. No. 22 Alexander Zverev, who’s making an awe-inspiring return to top form just one year after leaving Roland Garros in a wheelchair.
- And today’s winners will meet in Sunday’s 9 a.m. ET final. Resist the urge to hit snooze.
Women’s: Reigning champ No. 1 Iga Świątek comes cruising into tomorrow’s 9 a.m. ET final having not dropped a set all tourney. Her opponent? Unseeded Karolina Muchova, who’s making her first Grand Slam final appearance after upsetting No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in yesterday’s semis.
- Świątek is the undisputed favorite, but Muchova’s giving plenty of reason to expect the unexpected.
