By Rosa de Acosta and Matias Grez, CNN

(CNN) — It’s crunch time in Paris as we reach the business end of the French Open.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka came through a battle against four-time winner and defending champion Iga Świątek to make the women’s final where she will face American star Coco Gauff, who ended Lois Boisson’s Cinderella story.

Meanwhile, in the men’s draw, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Italian star Lorenzo Musetti to make it to the final against world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.

We look set for another memorable weekend of action on the iconic red clay of Roland Garros.

Here’s everything you need to know about one of the world’s oldest tennis tournaments:

A history beginning in the 19th century

Starting out as the “French Clay-Court Championships” in 1891 – allowing only player

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