Zverev stops Alacaraz' dash to title, Trevisan and Gauff wins set up semi clash

Trevisan had too much for Canadian teen, Laylah Fernandez.

Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his quarterfinal match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (9-7), at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz's French Open title bid has been ended by Alexander Zverev.

Alcaraz looked to have staged a comeback, but Zverev proved too strong in the end, securing a semi-final spot.

The 19-year-old was tipped by many as a potential winner this year, but he paid for a slow start to the match as third seed Zverev triumphed 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6 (7).

Martina Trevisan became the first woman to reach the French Open semi-finals ealier today. 

Trevisan had never advanced further than the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam, prior to today's victory.

The 28-year-old Italian, who is ranked 59 in the world, defeated Canada's Leylah Fernandez, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3.

Following that, US teen sensation Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Sloane Stephens 7-5, 6-2 in a decisive victory.

In the semi-finals in Paris, Trevisan will meet Gauff, who is still only 18 years old.

Gauff, speaking on the win, said: 

“I feel so happy right now that words can’t explain. 

“Last year’s quarter-final was a tough loss and it made me stronger and better prepared for moments like today.

“Last time I played (Stephens) I lost so I’m glad today it went different. I told myself to stay mentally there, and that I know there would be shots that I should probably have made.

“And there would be some shots that she would get in the court that no players can reach. It was a mental challenge,” added the teenager.