Rafael Nadal reaches 14th French Open final after Alexander Zverev injury

Horrible way for the match to end. The first set was absolutely scintillating tennis. The second was as well in truth, but for differing reasons. Rafa won’t want to win it like that either.

semi-final: Rafael Nadal 7-6, 6-6 Alexander Zverev Sad scenes as Zverev is wheeled off the court in a wheelchair after injuring his ankle. Live updates

3 hours and we’re still on the second set

• Rafael Nadal is putting on masterclass here. He is getting some resistance from the world number 3 as well. Zverev leading 6-5 in the second set.

• pulling the game back towards himself. A DOUBLE FAULT!! and Nadal takes the game. Nadal 3-4 Zverev

• Nadal vs Zverev, French Open S/F Score: In the 35 minute so far, another see-saw has emerged in the middle. Zverev is currently leading at the moment with 3-2.

• | Nadal vs Zverev, French Open S/F Score: An amazing rally comes to an end. The 36-year-old emerges victorius at the end. Nadal 2-1 Zverev.

• Nadal vs Zverev, French Open S/F Score: Rafael Nadal, after breaking the first set, takes the first game of easily and in the process of taking the second game. 2nd Set: Nadal 1-0 Zverev

• Nadal vs Zverev, French Open S/F Score: Rafael Nadal, after breaking the first set, takes the first game of easily and in the process of taking the second game. 2nd Set: Nadal 1-0 Zverev.

• LIVE Nadal vs Zverev: This probably might be the longest rally in the game and Nadal wins the point by a whisker. Zverev has a disarming reaction on his face