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Novak Djokovic will take on Jannik Sinner in the French Open semi-final in Paris. (AP)
World number one Jannik Sinner faces 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz meets Lorenzo Musetti in the other last-four clash at Roland Garros.Sinner has advanced to the semi-finals without dropping a set, while Djokovic secured a four-set victory over Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The top-seeded Sinner, 23, and sixth-seeded Djokovic, 38, have an even head-to-head record of four wins each. However, Sinner has dominated recent encounters, winning four of their last five matches.Sinner enters the match on a 19-match winning streak at Grand Slams, pursuing his third consecutive major title.
He aims to improve upon his semi-final appearance last year, where he lost to Alcaraz in five sets.
"(Djokovic) has shown now in the last period that he is back to the level. It's going to be... very, very difficult. He's such an experienced player, 24 Grand Slams. I think that says everything," said Sinner.Djokovic appeared to be headed towards Roland Garros with a poor clay court swing. However, after claiming his 100th ATP title in Geneva, the three-time French Open champion has found his rhythm.
"Jannik is in tremendous form, and he has been the best player for the last couple of years. There is no bigger occasion for me... I just hope that I will be able to physically keep up," said Djokovic.Alcaraz vs MusettiIn the other semi-final, second-seeded Alcaraz continues his rivalry with eighth-seeded Musetti. The Spaniard has won their recent encounters at the Monte Carlo Masters final and Italian Open semi-finals.Musetti, who also reached the Madrid semi-finals, has shown impressive form throughout the tournament.
He seeks to reach only his second Grand Slam semi-final, following his Wimbledon appearance last year where he lost to Djokovic."I mean he's playing great. It's going to be a beautiful battle, a beautiful match, I think we're both playing great tennis... it's going to be great for the people to watch as well," said Alcaraz.Alcaraz has dominated their recent meetings, winning the last five matches since Musetti's victory in the 2022 Hamburg Open final.
Their previous French Open encounter in 2023 saw Alcaraz win convincingly, dropping only seven games.French Open semi-finalsWhen is Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic in the French Open?Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic will be played on Friday (6 June).What time is Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic in the French Open?Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic is the second match on schedule. Carlos Alcaraz vs Lorenzo Musetti will start at 6pm IST (2:30pm CET).
So, whenever Alcaraz vs Musetti ends, it will be time for Djokovic vs Sinner.Where will Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic in the French Open be played?Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic will be played on Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris.How to watch Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic in the French Open?Sinner vs Djokovic will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 2, Ten 3 HD and Ten 4 in India.Sinner vs Djokovic Live Streaming: Djokovic vs Sinner can be live streamed on Fancode and SonyLiv app and website.