Jannik Sinner has reached the French Open semifinals by beating world number one Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3). The Italian player’s relentless accuracy and pounding forehands proved to be too much for Djokovic. This win sets up a final showdown with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Sinner became the second Italian man to reach the Roland Garros final after Adriano Panatta, who won the title in 1976. The victory also extends Sinner’s winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments to 20 matches, including wins at the US Open and Australian Open.
Djokovic struggled with Sinner’s aggressive playing style, often finding himself on the back foot as he slid and grunted behind the baseline. Despite a spirited comeback in the third set, Djokovic wilted under pressure and made several unforced errors, ultimately losing to Sinner for the fourth time this year.
Sinner praised his opponent after the match, saying that it was an “honorable” defeat. The Italian player also credited his own nerves for stepping up and playing their best tennis against Djokovic.
Alcaraz, who had a first-round bye in the semifinals due to Musetti’s injury, will face Sinner in the final. He is looking to win his fifth major title and improve his 21-1 record on clay this year. The match is expected to be an intense battle between two of the world’s top players.
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Source: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/45466203/sinner-tops-djokovic-advances-french-open-final