World No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a commanding performance at Roland Garros, securing a straight-sets victory (6-4, 7-5, 7-6) over Novak Djokovic in the semi-final on Friday night.
This win propels Sinner into his first-ever French Open final, where he will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Despite Djokovic’s attempts to disrupt Sinner’s rhythm with tactical drop shots, the Italian star maintained composure, overpowering the three-time champion with aggressive baseline play and precise serving. Djokovic, who showed signs of a possible upper leg injury in the second set, had three set points in the third but was unable to convert them.
Sinner’s triumph marks a shift in his rivalry with Djokovic, as he now leads their head-to-head battles 5-4. The 23-year-old enters Sunday’s final against Alcaraz with an impressive 18-1 record for the 2025 season, already securing an Australian Open victory earlier in the year.
The final showdown between Sinner and Alcaraz will be historic, marking the first Grand Slam men’s singles final featuring players born in the 2000s.
