13 h. ago Rivalry intensifies as Alcaraz and Sinner contest first grand slam final

French Open final between top two in the world is further proof of their dominanceTowards the final stretch of the big three’s unprecedented period of dominance, as it became clear Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic would vacate their thrones, the future of men’s tennis was clouded in uncertainty. Although there was a talented, competitive generation of players born in the 1990s waiting to take their place, the gulf in quality was significant. For a short time, there were opportunities for someone brave enough to take them.The past fortnight in Paris has again underlined how Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have emphatically shut the door on this prospect. As they prepare to face each other in a grand slam final for the first time, at Roland Garros on Sunday, it will mark the sixth consecutive grand slam that has been won by either Sinner, the world No 1, or the world No 2, Alcaraz. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Novak Djokovic drops retirement hint after crushing French Open defeat by Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic has hinted he could retire at the end of the year after he was knocked out of the French Open by Jannik Sinner, losing in straight sets to the Italian

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27 h. ago Novak Djokovic meets his match as Jannik Sinner seals first Grand Slam final against his great rival Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open

MATTHEW LAMBWELL ON PHILIPPE CHARTRIER: In this French Open semi-final clash between the best in the world and the best of all time, the 23-year-old Sinner won 6-4, 7-5, 7-6.

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28 h. ago Novak Djokovic may bid French Open farewell as Jannik Sinner tees up Carlos Alcaraz final

Three-time winner, 38, admits straight-sets semi-final loss could have been his final match at Roland Garros

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28 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Tattoos, clay and bouncing hair bring the French Open to life

It’s the small details that bring the French Open to life — a ball smashing into the strings of Quentin Halys’ racket as he serves, red clay staining a ball boy’s hand, or the burst of dust as Andrey Rublev knocks clay from his shoes.

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28 h. ago Novak Djokovic sees the end as Jannik Sinner underlines reality of French Open defeat

Djokovic said defeat to Sinner could have been his last match at the French Open, with the Italian through to face Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s final

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29 h. ago Defeat to Jannik Sinner could be my last match at Roland Garros – Novak Djokovic

The 38-year-old came up short in his bid for a record 25th grand slam title in a 6-4 7-5 7-6 (3) loss to the world number one.

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29 h. ago Novak Djokovic considers future after French Open defeat as Jannik Sinner sets up Carlos Alcaraz final

Sinner halted Djokovic’s quest for a record-breaking grand slam and will play young rival Alcaraz in the final

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30 h. ago Jannik Sinner underlines the future is now by withstanding Novak Djokovic

Sinner defeated Djokovic in straight-sets, staying composed in the biggest moments, to book a final with Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday

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30 h. ago Novak Djokovic drops major retirement suggestion after French Open defeat

Djokovic could not guarantee that he would continue playing into the 2026 season

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30 h. ago Jannik Sinner sees off defiant Djokovic to set up dream final against Alcaraz

World No 1 wins 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3) over 38-year-old SerbItalian is on course for third Grand Slam title in a rowRegardless of the tricky surface beneath his feet, the disruptive swirling wind inside Court Philippe-Chatrier or the intimidating résumé of the adversary before him, Jannik Sinner keeps on going. The world No 1 continued to demonstrate his superiority over all challengers at Roland Garros as he closed out a supremely clutch performance against Novak Djokovic, the sixth seed, with a 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3) win to reach the final of the French Open for the first time in his career.Over the past 10 months, Sinner has established a period of total dominance at grand slam tournaments. He has now won 20 straight matches at major tournaments and on Sunday he will attempt to win his third straight major title. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Novak Djokovic v Jannik Sinner live: French Open result as Carlos Alcaraz final awaits

Sinner halted Djokovic’s quest for a record-breaking grand slam and will play young rival Alcaraz in the final

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35 h. ago Novak Djokovic v Jannik Sinner live: Scores and updates from French Open semi

Djokovic is chasing more tennis history at Roland Garros but World No 1 Sinner stands in his way

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35 h. ago Angry Carlos Alcaraz out of trouble as Lorenzo Musetti retires from French Open semi

A frustrated Alcaraz trailed the Italian but won a key second-set tiebreak before his opponent retired injury, and will play either Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner in the final

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35 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz to defend French Open title in final as Lorenzo Musetti retires

Alcaraz will bid for a fifth grand slam title on Sunday.

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41 h. ago Judy Murray drops huge hint over son Andy's next job after coaching Novak Djokovic

Andy Murray's time working with Novak Djokovic came to an end by mutual agreement in May and the 38-year-old is yet to make an announcement on what will come next

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60 h. ago Djokovic has nowhere to hide against relentless Sinner in Paris showdown

The 38-year-old can prove he still remains at the top but his opponent seems to have his, and everyone else’s, number‘These kind of matchups and challenges in a way extract the best out of me,” said Novak Djokovic, smiling, as the clock ticked into the early hours of Thursday morning. Djokovic had demonstrated that sentiment in real time as he spectacularly rose to the occasion against the third-best player in the world, utilising the full breadth of his complete, unprecedented game to defeat Alexander Zverev and return to the semi-finals of the French Open, where he will face Jannik Sinner.“Playing best-of-five, late stages of a grand slam against No 1 in the world, you can’t get more motivated than that for me at this age,” said Djokovic. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Novak Djokovic sends warning to Jannik Sinner ahead of French Open semi

Novak Djokovic is two wins at Roland Garros away from his 25th Grand Slam victory, but standing in his way in the final four is the world No.1, Jannik Sinner

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62 h. ago Novak Djokovic focused on own game and not how to stop Jannik Sinner

The pair meet in the French Open semi-finals on Friday.

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66 h. ago Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner start time: When is French Open semi

Novak Djokovic battles World No 1 Jannik Sinner for a place in the French Open final and in the latest chapter of their inter-generational rivalry.

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