65 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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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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30 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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31 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 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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33 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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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 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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2 w. ago Drop by drop: Carlos Alcaraz leads shift back to the most deft shot in tennis

Roger Federer saw it as a ‘panic shot’ but the drop shot is back in vogue thanks to a greater understanding of its effectivenessA little more than two years ago, Daniil Medvedev was working his way through the early rounds of the Miami Open when he noticed a distinct shift in his opponents’ tactics. A few days earlier, he had been convincingly beaten in the Indian Wells final by Carlos Alcaraz, who dismantled him with a relentless stream of drop shots. Suddenly, everyone was hitting drop shots against him.“A lot of guys maybe saw the final, so they started to do only drop shots against me,” says Medvedev, smiling widely. “It’s not the same. It’s like: ‘OK, continue doing it. I’m there.’ Against [Alcaraz], I’m not there.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Italian Open Final: Carlos Alcaraz blitzes second set to down home favourite Jannik Sinner

The Spaniard is on top clay form ahead of next month’s French Open

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Masterful Alcaraz wins Italian Open in straight sets

Sinner is vying for silverware in what is his first tournament since returning to the sport following a three-month doping ban

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Nothing separating rivals in blockbuster Italian Open final

Sinner is vying for silverware in what is his first tournament since returning to the sport following a three-month doping ban

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE! Latest score and updates from Italian Open final

Alcaraz has won the last three matches between the pair

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Rivals clash in blockbuster Italian Open final

Sinner is vying for silverware in what is his first tournament since returning to the sport following a three-month doping ban

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3 w. ago Jannik Sinner fights back to set up Carlos Alcaraz clash in Italian Open final

Home favourite Sinner will clash with Alcaraz over Italian Open glory

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3 w. ago Jannik Sinner recovers to beat Paul and set up dream Rome final against Alcaraz

World No 1 fights back impressively to win 1-6, 6-0, 6-3Carlos Alcaraz beats Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4)Four matches into his comeback at the Italian Open, the level displayed by Jannik Sinner had only underscored his status as the best tennis player in the world. He had marched past every challenge in his path, reaching the semi-finals without dropping a set.Consistent excellence in professional tennis, however, also means finding solutions when things aren’t going well. Sinner handled his first real challenge in Rome spectacularly well, recovering from heavily losing the first set to smother Tommy Paul of the United States 1-6, 6-0, 6-3. “These kind of matches I need,” said Sinner. “I’m happy how we handled this kind of situation, especially going on court and not feeling great.” Continue reading...

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