87 m. ago French Open: Defending champion Alcaraz faces No. 1 Sinner for the men's title

Jannik Sinner faces defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final in a match pitting the world’s top two men’s players

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17 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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18 h. ago When is Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz? Start time and how to watch French Open tennis final live on TV

Paris set for blockbuster men’s final on Sunday as world number one 1 and two go head-to-head

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19 h. ago It’s fun, and not fun – Jannik Sinner looks forward to final with Carlos Alcaraz

It is an intriguing showdown between the two bright young things who have won the last five grand slams between them.

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21 h. ago The Carlos Alcaraz problem Jannik Sinner faces in mouthwatering French Open final

The World No 1 has dominated the game over the last 18 months - except for Alcaraz, who he plays in their first grand slam final at Roland Garros

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31 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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32 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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32 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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33 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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33 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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34 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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34 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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37 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz feels he pushed Lorenzo Musetti to the limit in French Open semi

Alcaraz secured his place in Sunday’s Roland Garros showpiece after Italian eighth seed Musetti retired while trailing 4-6 7-6 (3) 6-0 2-0.

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38 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz returns to French Open final after Lorenzo Musetti retires hurt

Musetti took first set but fell 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0, 2-0 behindAlcaraz reaches second consecutive Roland Garros finalCarlos Alcaraz continued his imperious march through the clay-court season as he reached his second consecutive French Open final by defeating Lorenzo Musetti, the eighth seed, who was forced to retire with a left thigh injury while Alcaraz led 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0, 2-0.After a difficult start to the year, the 22-year-old has found his way in a clay-court season that has yielded Masters 1000 titles in Monte Carlo and Rome. He will now attempt to become the third man this century, after Gustavo Kuerten and Rafael Nadal, to retain the French Open. Alcaraz, the second seed in Paris, is also the fifth-youngest man in the open era to reach five grand slam finals and he will attempt to extend his record to winning all of them. He has won 21 matches and lost once on clay this year. Continue reading...

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39 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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39 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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40 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Lorenzo Musetti live: Musetti retires to send Alcaraz through to final against Djokovic or Sinner

Musetti retired after struggling with a left leg injury, as Alcaraz returned to the Roland Garros final before the blockbuster between Djokovic and Sinner

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46 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Lorenzo Musetti live: Scores and updates from French Open semi

Alcaraz looks to return to the Roland Garros final before the blockbuster between Djokovic and Sinner

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64 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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64 h. ago French Open Betting Offer: Carlos Alcaraz 40/1 Enhanced Odds + 50 Free Spins

Everything you need to know about the latest Betano betting offer for the 2025 French Open

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