Jannik Sinner delivered a commanding performance to defeat Novak Djokovic in straight sets (6-4, 7-5, 7-6) during the Roland Garros 2025 semifinals, marking a pivotal moment in men’s tennis The 23-year-old world No. outpaced the 38-year-old Djokovic with relentless baseline power, precision, and composure in key moments, saving three set points in the third set before clinching the tiebreak.
This victory sends Sinner to his first French Open final, where he will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a historic showdown between two players born in the 2000s Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, battled fiercely and produced flashes of brilliance but ultimately could not match Sinner’s consistency and physicality in the three-hour, 16-minute contest.
After the match, Djokovic acknowledged the possibility that this could be his last appearance at Roland Garros, adding an extra layer of intrigue to an already dramatic night Sinner’s win also tips their head-to-head rivalry in his favor, now leading 5-4 over Djokovic.
All eyes now turn to Sunday’s final, where Sinner aims to add the Roland Garros crown to his growing list of major titles.
