In a historic semifinal at Roland-Garros, Jannik Sinner claimed a significant victory over Novak Djokovic, winning in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3). This match not only marked Sinner's ascension to his first French Open final but also witnessed Djokovic's unexpected straight-set loss in a Grand Slam semifinal for the first time in 15 years. Meanwhile, earlier, Carlos Alcaraz overcame a slow start against Lorenzo Musetti to secure his place in the final, showcasing resilience and championship quality after initially trailing in the match.
For the first time in 15 years, Djokovic lost a Roland-Garros semifinal in straight sets. The weight of the moment was palpable as he hit the final ball into the net.
Sinner outlasted and outclassed Djokovic, claiming a straight-set victory, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3), and with it, a chance to play for his first French Open crown.
Alcaraz stepped onto the same court as a defending champion, struggled initially but then adjusted to find his rhythm and turned a tight match into a runaway.
The shadows grew long at Roland-Garros, and for a moment, it felt like we were watching a torch being passed from Djokovic to Sinner.
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