French Open 2024 LIVE : Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Gauff, Jabeur, Swiatek - scores, radio and live text (2024)

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  1. Thanks and goodbyepublished at 22:00 4 June

    22:00 4 June

    Alcaraz 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 Tsitsipas

    That's all for today's live page. What a day it has been as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz set up a semi-final meeting, with Novak Djokovic withdrawing from the tournament because of injury.

    Thanks for joining us and for your comments. See you tomorrow.

  2. 'I controlled my emotions' - Alcarazpublished at 21:55 4 June

    21:55 4 June

    Alcaraz 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 Tsitsipas

    Third seed Carlos Alcaraz after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas: "I controlled my emotions very well and I'm really happy with the way I played."

    On facing Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals: "It's a really difficult challenge. He is playing the best tennis right now. Thanks to him, I push myself to be a better player. I am grateful to have him playing and love watching him play. It's the match everyone wants to watch."

  3. Postpublished at 21:52 4 June

    21:52 4 June

    It's Jannik Sinner, who will be the new world number one when the rankings are updated on Monday, next up for Carlos Alcaraz in what is going to be a mouthwatering semi-final.

  4. Postpublished at 21:50 4 June

    21:50 4 June

    Alcaraz 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 Tsitsipas

    At the age of 21, Carlos Alcaraz already has two Grand Slam titles - the 2022 US Open and Wimbledon last year. Could he get a third on Sunday?

  5. Game, set and match - Alcarazpublished at 21:47 4 June

    21:47 4 June

    Alcaraz 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 Tsitsipas

    For the second year in a row, Carlos Alcaraz moves into the semi-finals of the French Open. A drop shot leaves Tsitsipas unable to get there and Alcaraz gets the job done in straight sets.

  6. Postpublished at 21:46 4 June

    21:46 4 June

    But Alcaraz brings it to 30-30, two points from the finish line.

  7. Postpublished at 21:45 4 June

    21:45 4 June

    Tsitsipas, in a game he must win, takes the opening two points on the Alcaraz serve, 0-30. A glimmer of hope for the Greek.

  8. Postpublished at 21:44 4 June

    21:44 4 June

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Roland Garros

    Sensing this could be their final chance to have a bit of fun, the Chatrier crowd launch into a Mexican Wave.

    Even the posh seats join in.

    The free booze must have been flowing.

    There are five(!) laps of the stadium before umpire Aurelie Tourte pleads for calm as Alcaraz waits patiently to serve for the match.

  9. Postpublished at 21:43 4 June

    21:43 4 June

    A Mexican Wave has come round the arena just with Alcaraz ready to start what could be the final game of the night.

  10. Postpublished at 21:41 4 June

    21:41 4 June

    *Alcaraz 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 5-4 Tsitsipas

    Tsitsipas holds to 30, but now he must break Alcaraz's serve or his tournament is over.

    Alcaraz now serving for a place in the semi-finals.

  11. Postpublished at 21:38 4 June

    21:38 4 June

    Alcaraz 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 5-3 Tsitsipas*

    A close-range forehand from Tsitsipas hits the top of the tape and falls his side and that was an unforced error. That helps Alcaraz to a hold to 15 and he's one game away now.

  12. Postpublished at 21:35 4 June

    21:35 4 June

    *Alcaraz 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 4-3 Tsitsipas

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Tsitsipas is looking up a mountain right now.

  13. Alcaraz breakspublished at 21:33 4 June

    21:33 4 June

    *Alcaraz 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 4-3 Tsitsipas

    Carlos Alcaraz is two holds of serve away from the French Open semi-finals.

    Tsitsipas produced two double faults, including one on break point down and Alcaraz can see a route to the finish line now.

    French Open 2024 LIVE : Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Gauff, Jabeur, Swiatek - scores, radio and live text (1)Image source, Rex Features

  14. Postpublished at 21:33 4 June

    21:33 4 June

    Break point for Alcaraz as Tsitsipas flicks a backhand long, 30-40.

  15. Postpublished at 21:32 4 June

    21:32 4 June

    A half chance for Alcaraz here at 30-30 on the Tsitsipas serve. This would be a massive time to get a break of serve.

  16. Postpublished at 21:30 4 June

    21:30 4 June

    Alcaraz 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 3-3 Tsitsipas*

    A perfect forehand swept into the corner from Alcaraz and Tsitsipas then sends a return long and we're at 3-3 , approaching the business end of the third set.

  17. Postpublished at 21:27 4 June

    21:27 4 June

    *Alcaraz 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 2-3 Tsitsipas

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Roland Garros

    Oooh, a bit of needle!

    Tsitsipas whacks an overhead at Alcaraz's legs and the Spaniard shoots a look back over his shoulder, just to let his opponent know he didn't think that was cool.

    Tsitsipas quickly turns into the Cowardly Lion, sheepishly apologising not once, not twice, but three times until he is sure Alcaraz sees him.

    Alcaraz simply stares back.

  18. Postpublished at 21:26 4 June

    21:26 4 June

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    You can sense there's a bit of a sub-plot, a bit of aggro here.

  19. Postpublished at 21:26 4 June

    21:26 4 June

    *Alcaraz 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 2-3 Tsitsipas

    A glare from Alcaraz in the direction of his opponent after a Tsitsipas smash hits the world number three on the leg. Just a hint of things getting spicy.

    It had come in an important moment of the game as that made it 30-30, with Tsitsipas later sealing the game with a delicate cushion volleyed winner at the net.

French Open 2024 LIVE : Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Gauff, Jabeur, Swiatek - scores, radio and live text (2024)
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