Jannik Sinner to face Carlos Alcaraz in French Open final
World number one Sinner beat Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 7-6 (7-3)
Djokovic had been bidding for standalone record 25th Grand Slam title
Defending champion Alcaraz advanced after Lorenzo Musetti retired injured while trailing in fourth set
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*Sinner 4-2 Djokovic
Jannik Sinner fails to capitalise when his forehand smashes into the bottom of the net but he will get another look at break point after Novak Djokovic's overhead volley lands in the same spot.
*Sinner 4-2 Djokovic
Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC 5 Sports Extra 2
Image source, Getty ImagesThe one thing what Novak Djokovic hasn't tried out yet is moonballing Jannik Sinner.
That's a way of pushing him back behind the baseline.
That's the last resort for Djokovic.
*Sinner 4-2 Djokovic
It was tough to pick the pair apart in the opening four games but Jannik Sinner is starting to swiftly move through the gears now.
Far from an ideal start from Novak Djokovic as he double faults.
Djokovic finally halts an eight-point winning streak to gain a foothold back in the game.
But the Serb is lacking conviction as his latest drop shot finds the net and Sinner has another chance to break.
Sinner 4-2 Djokovic*
Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC 5 Sports Extra 2
In the last two games Jannik Sinner has been able to defend the baseline like his life depends on it.
Sinner 4-2 Djokovic*
Image source, Getty ImagesThe first decisive moment in this match and Jannik Sinner has the chance to open up a bit of daylight between the two.
He pulls 30-0 clear when another tricky bounce leaves Novak Djokovic only able to tee it up for Sinner, who emphatically smashes a winner into the corner.
Sinner thinks he has wrapped up the hold until Djokovic calls over the umpire to appeal the serve was long. The marking on the court backs up his argument.
But it's only a brief reprieve.
*Sinner 3-2 Djokovic
Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC 5 Sports Extra 2
Somebody must have strategically placed a stone there as it took a weird rotation.
*Sinner 3-2 Djokovic
Image source, Getty ImagesAn awkward bounce off the unpredictable clay leaves Novak Djokovic unable to return.
It bounces up dramatically at neck level and Djokovic can't adjust his racquet in time.
Jannik Sinner has the break.
*Sinner 2-2 Djokovic
Back to the action on the clay and it's really starting to come to life.
Novak Djokovic sends Jannik Sinner chasing to the baseline with a beautifully executed lob and the Italian returns to the net.
Sinner fights back, though, and has the first look at breaking in this set.
Sinner 2-2 Djokovic*
Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC 5 Sports Extra 2
Novak Djokovic just said, "I can't win those baseline rallies - what am I supposed to do?"
He got a tip from his box for more variety.
Image source, EPASinner 2-2 Djokovic*
Matches of this magnitude bring out the big names...
Two-time Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman is among those watching on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Sinner 2-2 Djokovic*
A 17-shot rally - the longest of the match so far - to get the game going and it's Novak Djokovic who stays the distance.
Djokovic continues to utilise the drop shot but this time he's short and Jannik Sinner closes in on another hold.
A scuffed backhand goes wide and we stay on serve.
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros
In his quarter-final win over Alexander Zverev, we saw Djokovic regularly - and successfully - employ the drop shot.
It's a tactic which he's already using tonight.
The problem is Sinner has greater fleet of foot to get there.
Nevertheless, mixing things up will keep Sinner guessing.
Image source, Getty Images*Sinner 1-2 Djokovic
After a couple of comfortable service games to get going, that last game went up a level with both players displaying the depth of shots in their respective lockers.
It's bubbling up nicely.
*Sinner 1-2 Djokovic
Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC 5 Sports Extra 2
Novak Djokovic and I are the same age. I'm up here and he's down there!
That's the difference between our upbringing and him taking care of his body.
It was clear after the first point that he knows what he wants to do. He is timing it very well.
*Sinner 1-2 Djokovic
Novak Djokovic is already leaning heavily on his drop shots. Jannik Sinner uses his long legs to race to the net to return with one of his own but Djokovic slams a winner down the line.
Those long arms of Sinner really do allow him to generate some power but Djokovic is the equal to it and grinds the Italian down to move within a point of holding.
Sinner slices beautifully to reduce the deficit but Djokovic sees it through on the next point.
Image source, Getty ImagesSinner 1-1 Djokovic*
Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC 5 Sports Extra 2
Novak Djokovic has a lot of variety.
He is throwing everything at the wall and he's seeing what sticks at the beginning of this match.
Sinner 1-1 Djokovic*
Jannik Sinner responds as you'd expect from a world number one.
An ace to wrap up a hold to love.
Both players wasting little time in settling down.
*Sinner 0-1 Djokovic
Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC 5 Sports Extra 2
Image source, Getty ImagesAlready a glimpse into Novak Djokovic's strategic mind. His forehand across court is hit with a lot of top spin.
We're seeing a bit of invention from Jannik Sinner. He has changed his return stance for the French Open.
*Sinner 0-1 Djokovic
The roof has been opened on Court Philippe Chatrier and it looks pretty breezy.
After conceding the opening point of the game, Novak Djokovic gets into a rhythm and earns a comfortable hold.
*Sinner 0-0 Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz is already through to the final after Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire early in the fourth set.
Who will be joining the Spaniard?
Veteran Novak Djokovic? Or Jannik Sinner?
Off we go with Djokovic on serve.
