<p>Novak Djokovic made a huge leap towards a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title with a 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 victory against an ailing Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open semi-finals on Friday.</p>.<p>World number one Alcaraz had just levelled the contest when disaster struck as he limped to his bench holding his right leg at 1-1 in the third set.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/i-dont-support-the-war-or-lukashenko-says-sabalenka-1225420.html" target="_blank">I don't support the war or Lukashenko, says Sabalenka</a></strong></p>.<p>While he continued playing, the US Open champion was clearly hampered but Djokovic was merciless, dropping only one of 12 games to book a spot for Sunday's showdown against either last year's runner-up Casper Ruud or German Alexander Zverev.</p>.<p>It was unclear whether Alcaraz, who skipped this year's Australian Open because of a hamstring injury, was suffering from cramps or injured.</p>
<p>Novak Djokovic made a huge leap towards a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title with a 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 victory against an ailing Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open semi-finals on Friday.</p>.<p>World number one Alcaraz had just levelled the contest when disaster struck as he limped to his bench holding his right leg at 1-1 in the third set.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/i-dont-support-the-war-or-lukashenko-says-sabalenka-1225420.html" target="_blank">I don't support the war or Lukashenko, says Sabalenka</a></strong></p>.<p>While he continued playing, the US Open champion was clearly hampered but Djokovic was merciless, dropping only one of 12 games to book a spot for Sunday's showdown against either last year's runner-up Casper Ruud or German Alexander Zverev.</p>.<p>It was unclear whether Alcaraz, who skipped this year's Australian Open because of a hamstring injury, was suffering from cramps or injured.</p>