The young roosters' meeting.

And it was a very even semifinal for the audience in Paris.

It was Stefanos Tsitsipas, ranked 5th, who started strongest and took the lead with 3-0 in the first set.

At that, however, he relaxed and neglected some simple balls.

However, he managed to get the numbers 6-3.

Zverev, on the other hand, got off to a dream start in the second set, gradually began to build up his game and took three straight games.

Tsitsipa's answer?

A mental connection that meant that he picked up to 3-3 and gave the feeling that he connected grip on the match, despite the fact that Zverev had many winning strokes.

The Greek then took home this set to 6-3.

The German was dangerous throughout the match - but Tsitsipas stuck to a balanced match plan, which would be winning.

After cheering for the 6th-ranked "Sasha" in the third and fourth sets, where both players also showed hot temper against the referee, the Greek, with three double errors in the match, could decide everything in a thrilling fifth set.

Tsitsipas was noticeably moved in the victory interview.

- All I can think about are my roots.

My dream was to play here, on the big stage of the French Open.

I never thought so, he says in Eurosport's broadcast with tears in his eyes.

- I came back, was alive and I had the audience behind me who gave me energy.

This is the first time a Greek is in the final of the grand slam tournament.

Meets the winner of star meeting

Last year, the 22-year-old reached the semifinals, which was the best he had achieved in the tournament before.

- I am very happy that Greece is part of the tennis community now.

I'm so happy to keep Greek tennis alive.

He will face the winner between veterans Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, a match played on Friday night.

CLIP: Nadal and Djokovic continue in Paris

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Nadal and Djokovic continue in Paris Photo: Bildbyrån