The Italian beat Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) in a high-quality semifinal clash that lasted three hours and 16 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier, setting up a title showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFirst of all, we hope that that\u2019s not the case,\u201d Sinner said in the post-match press conference. \u201cI feel like tennis needs him. Having someone different than the younger guys\u2026 from my point of view, it\u2019s so nice to see him in the locker room and having this energy of everything.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sinner, who grew up idolizing the Serbian star, was full of praise for the 37-year-old, calling him a \"true role model\" and reflecting on their early interactions when he first arrived on the ATP Tour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI saw him practising a couple of days ago. He\u2019s very precise in everything he does. He\u2019s a true role model for all of us. If that\u2019s the case, I\u2019m happy to be part of this. Because it\u2019s a part of history also. Also for me, it\u2019s nice to be part of this. Let\u2019s hope it\u2019s not the case. He said \u2018maybe\u2019, so you never know,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sinner trained with Djokovic in Monaco during the early stages of his career and said those sessions left a lasting impact. \u201cMany things,\u201d he said when asked what he learned from the former World No.1. \u201cI was lucky enough to practice with him when I was very young. In Monaco, we practiced a lot. Every time I asked questions, he answered me in a very honest way. It\u2019s very nice.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Italian also addressed how Djokovic is often misunderstood by fans and the media. \u201cPeople don\u2019t see how he really is. I think people from outside or people who don\u2019t know him have a different picture of him. It\u2019s not like this. He\u2019s a very kind person. He\u2019s very helpful in times when you need it. I\u2019ve learned many things from him.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sinner trained with Djokovic in Monaco during the early stages of his career and said those sessions left a lasting impact. \u201cMany things,\u201d he said when asked what he learned from the former World No.1. \u201cI was lucky enough to practice with him when I was very young. In Monaco, we practiced a lot. Every time I asked questions, he answered me in a very honest way. It\u2019s very nice.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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