Rafael Nadal Reaches , French Open Final .<br />After his semifinal opponent, Alexander Zverev, had to retire due to an ankle injury, .<br />ESPN reports tennis star Rafael Nadal <br />is officially the second-oldest <br />to ever reach the French Open final.<br />Nadal hopes to become the oldest champion in French Open history.<br />He has won the French Open <br />a record 13 times.<br />Nadal's semifinal match against Zverev was hard-fought until Zverev fell near the baseline, chasing a play to his right.<br />After Zverev had to retire, Nadal was empathetic when speaking of his opponent's future in tennis.<br />Well, it was very tough and very sad for him. , Rafael Nadal, via ESPN.<br />He was playing an unbelievable tournament. He's a very good colleague on the tour. , Rafael Nadal, via ESPN.<br />I know how much he's fighting to win a Grand Slam, and for the moment he was unlucky. , Rafael Nadal, via ESPN.<br />He will win more than one Grand Slam, and I wish him all the best. , Rafael Nadal, via ESPN
