Nadal into French Open final after Zverev quits over injury

PARIS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Rafael Nadal progressed into the French Open final for a record-extending 14th time on Friday after Alexander Zverev retired over an ankle injury when trailing by 7-6 (8), 6-6 in their semifinal clash.

Third-seeded Zverev was trying to save the ball in Game 12 of the second set when he fell down, screaming in pain.