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A protester ties herself to the net during the semi-final between Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud. Getty
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Germany's Alexander Zverev hurt his ankle during the French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal on Friday, June 3, 2022. AFP
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Alexander Zverev of Germany walks off the court on crutches at Roland Garros. Getty
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Spain's Rafael Nadal plays a shot against Germany's Alexander Zverev during their semi-final. AP
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Rafael Nadal made it to the French Open final on Friday. Getty
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Casper Ruud of Norway defeated Marin Cilic of Croatia in their French Open semi-final. Getty
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Norway's Casper Ruud hits a backhand return to Croatia's Marin Cilic. AFP
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A protester ties herself to the net during the semi-final between Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud. Getty
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Germany's Alexander Zverev hurt his ankle during the French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal on Friday, June 3, 2022. AFP
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Alexander Zverev of Germany walks off the court on crutches at Roland Garros. Getty
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Spain's Rafael Nadal plays a shot against Germany's Alexander Zverev during their semi-final. AP
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Rafael Nadal made it to the French Open final on Friday. Getty
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Casper Ruud of Norway defeated Marin Cilic of Croatia in their French Open semi-final. Getty
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Norway's Casper Ruud hits a backhand return to Croatia's Marin Cilic. AFP
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A protester ties herself to the net during the semi-final between Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud. Getty
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