Novak Djokovic reaches another final after Carlos Alcaraz struggles with cramp

Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open hopes were hobbled by cramp as Novak Djokovic moved through to a 34th grand slam final in anti-climactic fashion
Novak Djokovic reaches another final after Carlos Alcaraz struggles with cramp

INJURY WOES: Carlos Alcaraz was beaten in four sets by Novak Djokovic, right. Pic: Jean-Francois Badias/AP

Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open hopes were hobbled by cramp as Novak Djokovic moved through to a 34th grand slam final in anti-climactic fashion.

Alcaraz had just won an electrifying second set to level the hugely anticipated match and looked like he might be grabbing the ascendancy when, after hitting a forehand, his right leg seized up.

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