Kasper Roode on Friday became the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam final as he battled for the French Open title with 13-time champion Rafael Nadal, the man he described as his “idol”.
World number eight Ruud defeated Croatia’s Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in the semi-finals, which was halted when a protester ran onto the court and hit himself with a net by the neck. Tied up.
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He wore a shirt that had the slogan: “We have 1028 days left” and was eventually freed by security personnel. The match resumed after a delay of 15 minutes.
Roode scored 16 aces and 41 winners, surpassing 2014 US Open champion Cilic.
“It was a great match from my side, I didn’t make the biggest start but Marin played a very good first set,” said the 23-year-old Norwegian.
“I look up to Rafa. He is a perfect example of how to behave in court, never giving up and never complaining. He has been my role model all my life.
“He’s the last player in the Big Three I’ve never played against, so I think this is the right time. It would be great for him to play in a Grand Slam final. Hopefully for him too, against a student from his academy.” to play.”
Earlier on Friday, Nadal reached the final in Paris for the 14th time, after Alexander Zverev was forced to retire due to an ankle injury after a fall on the court.
Nadal was leading 7-6 (10/8), 6-6, when the 25-year-old world number three stepped down.
Nadal, who turned 36 on Friday, will play in his 30th Grand Slam final and aims to become the oldest men’s champion at Roland Garros and claim a record 22nd major title.
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