Carlos Alcaraz paid tribute to Rafael Nadal's French Open footprint plaque before his semifinal win vs. Lorenzo Musetti.

Carlos Alcaraz paid tribute to Rafael Nadal's commemorative plaque at Roland Garros before advancing to the final after Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt. Alcaraz seeks to become the first player since Nadal in 2006 to win consecutive French Open titles.

Carlos Alcaraz paused in a moment of quiet reverence before his French Open semi-final on Friday to take a picture of the permanent footprint tribute to his childhood idol and compatriot Rafael Nadal.

Nadal, a 14-time Roland Garros champion whose record may never be surpassed, was honored by tennis rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

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A vocal majority at Roland Garros urged Novak Djokovic on throughout his semifinal match against the best men’s player in the world on Friday. Jannick Sinner wasn’t having it. The Italian disposed of the 24-time grand slam winner in straight sets 6-4,