Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner: All you need to know about French Open semis

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are set for a blockbuster semi-final clash at the French Open 2025 on Court Philippe Chatrier. The 38-year-old Djokovic came into the tournament on the back of a poor run, having lost four first-round matches before the clay-court major. However, the Serb has rediscovered his form and is now just two wins away from clinching a record 25th Grand Slam title.advertisementDjokovic was dominant in his first four matches at Roland Garros, defeating Mackenzie McDonald, Corentin Moutet, Filip Misolic, and Cameron Norrie in straight sets. In the quarter-final, Germany's Alexander Zverev became the first player to take a set off him in this campaign. Djokovic, however, bounced back to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in three hours and 17 minutes.Sinner, meanwhile, has been in sensational form since returning at the Italian Open following a doping ban. Apart from a defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the Rome final, the World No.1 has looked nearly unstoppable.
He is yet to drop a set at Roland Garros this year, with wins over Arthur Rinderknech, Richard Gasquet, Jiri Lehechka, Andrey Rublev, and Alexander Bublik. After falling short in the semi-finals last year, Sinner now has a golden opportunity to go one step further.Where to watch Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner in French Open 2025?advertisementSony Sports Network has the broadcasting rights of French Open 2025. Live Streaming of the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner semi-final can be watched on Sony LIV and Fancode app.When to watch Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner in French Open 2025The match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will start not before 7 PM local time, and 10:30 PM IST.Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Head-to-headNovak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner have faced each other eight times on the tour since the Monte Carlo Masters in 2021. Both players have won four matches apiece, but Sinner has a 3-0 record in their last three meetings.In Grand Slams, the now 38-year-old Djokovic has a 2-1 lead over his Italian opponent. The duo have only met once on clay with Djokovic beating Sinner 6–4, 6–2 in the Round of 32 of the Monte Carlo Masters 2021.Overall Matches Played - 8, Novak Djokovic - 4, Jannik Sinner - 4In Grand Slams Matches Played - 3, Novak Djokovic - 2, Jannik Sinner - 1On ClayMatches Played - 1, Novak Djokovic - 1, Jannik Sinner - 0Results of Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner 2024 Shanghai Final – Sinner def. Djokovic 7–6(4), 6–3 (Outdoor Hard)2024 Australian Open SF – Sinner def. Djokovic 6–1, 6–2, 6–7(6), 6–3 (Outdoor Hard)2023 Davis Cup SF – Sinner def. Djokovic 6–2, 2–6, 7–5 (Indoor Hard)2023 ATP Finals Final – Djokovic def. Sinner 6–3, 6–3 (Indoor Hard)2023 ATP Finals RR – Sinner def. Djokovic 7–5, 6–7(5), 7–6(2) (Indoor Hard)2023 Wimbledon SF – Djokovic def. Sinner 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(4) (Outdoor Grass)2022 Wimbledon QF – Djokovic def. Sinner 5–7, 2–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–2 (Outdoor Grass)2021 Monte Carlo R32 – Djokovic def. Sinner 6–4, 6–2 (Outdoor Clay)

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