Stefanos Tsitsipas battles past Alexander Zverev to reach French Open final

Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed an emotional victory. Picture: Thibault Camus/AP

Stefanos Tsitsipas faltered but refused to crumble as he battled past Alexander Zverev in five sets and into his first grand slam final.

The Greek, who has won more matches than any other player in 2021, has looked like a man on a mission all fortnight at Roland Garros and he appeared to be easing to victory when he opened up a two-set lead.