Carlos Alcaraz paid tribute to Rafael Nadal's commemorative plaque at Roland Garros before advancing to the final after Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt. Alcaraz seeks to become the first player since Nadal in 2006 to win consecutive French Open titles.

Take a look at pictures from Roland Garros in Paris where 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal was paid an emotional tribute by the organisers to honour the most successful player at the clay Major.

Carlos Alcaraz paused in a moment of quiet reverence before his French Open semi-final on Friday to take a picture of the permanent footprint tribute to his childhood idol and compatriot Rafael Nadal.