Djokovic, the men's record 24-time Grand Slam champion, was overwhelmed by Sinner's power and precision from the baseline and on serve on Court Philippe-Chatrier, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sinner became only the second Italian man to reach the final at Roland-Garros after Adriano Panatta, the 1976 champion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It was such a special occasion for me, playing against Novak in the semifinal of a Grand Slam,\" said Sinner. \"It's just amazing, and I had to step up and play the best tennis I could. I'm very happy how I handled the situation, but this shows again what a role model he is for all of us and especially for us young players.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"What he is doing is incredible and I wish him only the best for the rest of the season. I think we are all very lucky to see him playing such high-level tennis, it's amazing.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the first set, Sinner performed more steadily, taking the opening set 6-4 with a break in the fifth game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Djokovic started stronger in the second, but it was Sinner who broke first for a 5-3 lead. Djokovic held serve in the ninth game and then broke Sinner's serve in the 10th game while serving for the set, leveling the score at 5-5.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sinner stayed composed and secured another break, eventually taking the second set 7-5.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Both players delivered top-level tennis in the third set, which ultimately went into a tense tiebreak. Sinner proved to be more clutch in the decisive moments, winning the tiebreak 7-3.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In his post-match press conference, 38-year-old Djokovic reflected on the uncertainty of his future following the loss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"This could have been the last match ever I played here, so I don't know. That's why I was a bit more emotional even in the end,\" said Djokovic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"If this was the farewell match of the Roland Garros for me in my career, it was a wonderful one in terms of the atmosphere and what I got from the crowd.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Do I wish to play more? Yes, I do. But will I be able to play in 12 months' time here again? I don't know. That's all I can say for the moment,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the other semifinal, Alcaraz led 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-0, 2-0 against Lorenzo Musetti when the eighth-seeded Italian retired with a leg injury.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sinner, who has yet to lose a set in the tournament, is now looking to avenge his loss to Alcaraz in last year's semifinal, when he was defeated in five sets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alcaraz has won his last four matches against Sinner, including the Italian Open final in May when Sinner returned from a three-month doping ban.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sinner, who has yet to lose a set in the tournament, is now looking to avenge his loss to Alcaraz in last year's semifinal, when he was defeated in five sets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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