Jannik Sinner delivered a commanding performance to defeat Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3), in the Roland Garros semifinals, booking his first French Open final and setting up a blockbuster showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.
The 23-year-old world No. showcased relentless baseline power and pinpoint serving, overwhelming the 38-year-old Djokovic in a match filled with high-intensity rallies and crowd-pleasing moments. Sinner’s consistency proved decisive, especially in the third-set tiebreak, where he pulled away after saving three set points earlier in the set.
Djokovic, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam, showed flashes of brilliance but struggled to match Sinner’s pace and precision, even requiring a medical timeout for a potential upper leg issue late in the match After the defeat, Djokovic hinted this could be his last appearance at Roland Garros, adding further intrigue to the result.
With this win, Sinner extends his Grand Slam match streak to and sets up the first-ever major final between players born in the 2000s, facing defending champion Alcaraz on Sunday Tennis fans can expect a high-octane final as the sport’s new generation takes center stage.
