Jannik Sinner Defeats Novak Djokovic Advances French Open Final Against Carlos Alcaraz

At the 2025 French Open, Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, marking his fourth consecutive win over the 24-time Grand Slam champion and halting Djokovic's pursuit of a record 25th major title. Djokovic, who turned 38 in May, acknowledged after the match that it could have been his final appearance at Roland Garros, expressing gratitude for the crowd's support and uncertainty about his future in tennis beyond scheduled Grand Slams like Wimbledon and the US Open. The victory sets up a highly anticipated final between world No. 1 Sinner and world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, who has won their last four encounters and will be facing Sinner in their first Grand Slam final. Observers liken the emerging rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz to the earlier era of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, suggesting a new era dominated by a Big Two that elevate each other's performances beyond the reach of other competitors. Djokovic's emotional exit highlights a transitional moment in men's tennis as the sport moves from the Big Three era to this new dominant duo. The final promises to be a showcase of top-tier tennis, with both Sinner and Alcaraz having won the last five Grand Slams between them.