Italian Sinner advances to Roland Garros final
Title clash between Sinner and Alcaraz
The second Grand Slam of the year will now be decided between world number one Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who advanced after Lorenzo Musetti retired during their semi-final match. Alcaraz had won 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-0, 2-0 before Musetti's withdrawal.
A pivotal moment for Sinner
Sunday's final represents a major opportunity for 23-year-old Sinner, who is appearing in his first French Open final. He is looking to turn the tide against Alcaraz, who has beaten him in their last four meetings, including the recent Rome Masters final.
Sinner's Grand Slam momentum
Sinner arrives in top form, riding a 19-match Grand Slam winning streak, dating back to the 2023 US Open (Flushing Meadows). He has not dropped a set in this year's French Open and is aiming for his second Grand Slam title.
Djokovic's historic run ends
Novak Djokovic, 38, was playing in his 51st Grand Slam semi-final, extending a record. A win would have taken him to a record 38th Grand Slam final and potentially a 25th major title—breaking the all-time record he currently shares with Margaret Court.
Djokovic had not lost at Roland Garros since 2022 and was the 2023 French Open champion and 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist. His 2023 run ended prematurely when he withdrew from the quarterfinals due to injury.
Head-to-head: Sinner vs. Djokovic
The semifinal clash was the ninth meeting between Sinner and Djokovic. They had previously been tied 4-4 in their head-to-head, but Sinner now holds the upper hand, having won four straight matches against the Serbian star. With the win, Sinner now boasts an 18–1 season record, with his only loss coming to Alcaraz in Rome.
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