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Watch: Emotional Novak Djokovic touches clay court in potential French Open farewell

Watch: Emotional Novak Djokovic touches clay court in potential French Open farewell

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An emotional Novak Djokovic touched the clay court at Roland Garros on Friday, June 6, hinting at a potential French Open farewell after his loss to Jannik Sinner in the semi-final. Djokovic was beaten in straight sets by Sinner with a scoreline of 4-6, 5-7, 6-7 (3) after 3 hours and 16 minutes in a fiercely contested match at the Court Philippe-Chatrier. But what caught the attention of the fans was how the Serbian reacted as he was making his way out of the court. After the exhausting encounter, Djokovic set down his kitbag and acknowledged the fans by waving to them and thanking the crowd for their support during the contest. Sinner vs Djokovic semi-final Highlights After that, in a heartwarming gesture, the former World No.1 bent down and touched the Parisian clay, perhaps hinting that it could have been his final game at Roland Garros. You can see the full video below: What Djokovic said after the match After the match, Djokovic addressed the gesture and admitted that he may not return for the French Open next year. The Serbian said if it was indeed his final appearance at Roland Garros, then it was a wonderful one. “This could have been the last match I ever play here, I don’t know. That’s why it was a bit more emotional at the end,” he said. “But if this was my farewell match at Roland Garros, it was a wonderful one — the atmosphere and the support from the crowd were incredible. “Do I wish to keep playing? Yes, I do. But will I be able to return in 12 months’ time? I’m not sure. That’s all I can say for now.” Djokovic said that his focus is now on Wimbledon and the US Open and also mentioned the posibility of returning to Australia. If it was indeed his final appearance at Roland Garros, then Djokovic will end his time at the iconic court as a three-time French Open champion and with a record of 101-17. Published On: Jun 7, 2025

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Tennis needs Novak Djokovic, people don’t see how he really is: Jannik Sinner

Tennis needs Novak Djokovic, people don’t see how he really is: Jannik Sinner

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Jannik Sinner is hoping that Novak Djokovic isn’t bringing his career to an end and claimed that tennis needs the Serbian star after beating him to reach the final of the French Open 2025. Sinner downed Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) at Court Philippe-Chatrier in three hours and 16 minutes to set up a clash with Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Following the completion of the match, Djokovic seemed to be emotional and set down his kitbag and waved to the crowd as he made his exit. The former World No.1 touched the court, hinting that this could have been his final match at Roland Garros. Speaking at the press conference, Sinner said it is always nice to see Djokovic in the locker room and hailed him as a role model for the younger generation of players. “First of all, we hope that that’s not the case. I feel like tennis needs him… Having someone different than the younger guys.. my point of view.. it’s so nice to see him in the locker room and having this energy of everything. I saw him practising a couple of days ago. He’s very precise in everything he does. He’s a true role model for all of us. If that’s the case, I’m happy to be part of this. Because it’s a part of history also. Also for me, it’s nice to be part of this. Let’s hope it’s not the case. He said maybe, so you never know,” said Sinner. ‘People don’t see how Djokovic really is’ Sinner did spend time with Djokovic when he broke into the ATP tour scene and trained with the Serbian in Monaco. When asked about what he learned from the former World No.1, Sinner said that he picked up many things from Djokovic and the Serbian legend always answered to him in an honest way. Sinner also claimed that people from the outside have a different image of Djokovic. He said that the Serbian is a very kind person and helpful in times when you need it the most. The Italian said that Djokovic is very important for him as a player and as as person. “Many things. I 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’s very nice. People don’t see how he really is. I think people from outside or people who don’t know him have a different picture of him. It’s not like this. He’s a very kind person. He’s very helpful in times when you need it. I’ve learned many things from him. I feel like my game style is.. not the same, because we are different, but at times similar. I’ve watched a lot of his videos. I was lucky I could share the court with him some time ago. He’s very important for me as a player and also as a person. I really appreciate his kind words because it means I’m improving as a player, which is the most important part,” said Sinner. Sinner will face Alcaraz in the men’s final on Sunday, June 8. Published On: Jun 7, 2025

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Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff: All you need to know about French Open final

Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff: All you need to know about French Open final

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It’s time for the blockbuster women’s singles final of the French Open 2025. On Sunday, June 6. World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and 2023 US Open champion Coco Gauff will be up against each other on Centre Court. Sabalenka will be confident after advancing to her maiden final at Roland Garros. The 27-year-old Belarusian knocked out four-time champion Iga Swiatek to secure her berth in the summit clash on Thursday. Sabalenka ended Swiatek’s 26-match winning streak after winning the semi-final 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-0. Having already won the US Open and Australian Open on hard-courts, the WTA top-ranked player will be looking to show her dominance on clay. French Open 2025: Full coverage Gauff, on the other hand, didn’t have luck going in her favour in the last two clay finals at the Madrid Open. In Madrid, it was Sabalenka who got the better of her. Gauff also returned to playing in the French Open final after 2023, where Iga Swiatek defeated her. Gauff has been in dominant form during the ongoing tournament as she has dropped a set only once, against Madison Keys in the quarterfinal. On Friday, she ended qualifier Lois Boisson’s dream run in the competition with a straight-set final. Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff Head to Head There is nothing to separate Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff as far as head-to-head records are concerned. Both players have won five matches apiece against each other since their first meeting back in the hard-court tournament in Lexington. In Grand Slams, both players have won one match each. Even on clay, the record is 1-1. In their previous meeting, Sabalenka beat Gauff in the Madrid Open final. Overall Matches – 5, Aryna Sabalenka – 5, Coco Gauff – 5 In Grand Slams Matches – 2, Aryna Sabalenka – 1, Coco Gauff – 1 On Clay Matches – 2, Aryna Sabalenka – 1, Coco Gauff – 1 When to watch Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff French Open final? Sony Sports Network has the broadcasting rights of the French Open 2025. Live Streaming of the Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff final can be watched on Sony LIV and Fancode app. When to watch Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff in French Open 2025 The match between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will start at 6:30 PM IST, and 03:00 PM local time. French Open 2025 women’s singles Road to the final Aryna Sabalenka beat Iga Swiatek: 7-5, 4-6, 6-0 beat Qinwen Zheng: 7-6, 6-3 beat Amanda Anisimova: 7-5, 6-3 beat Olga Danilovic: 6-2, 6-3 beat Jil Teichmann: 6-3, 6-1 beat Kamilla Rakhimova: 6-1, 6-0 Coco Gauff beat Lois Boisson: 6-1, 6-2 beat Madison Keys: 6-4, 6-1 beat Elina Alexandrova: 6-0, 7-5 beat Marie Bouzkov: 6-3, 7-6 beat Tereza Valentova: 6-4, 6-2 beat Olivia Gadecki: 6-2, 6-2 Published On: Jun 7, 2025

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French Open 2025: Jannik Sinner defeats Novak Djokovic to reach first Roland Garros final against Carlos Alcaraz | Tennis News

French Open 2025: Jannik Sinner defeats Novak Djokovic to reach first Roland Garros final against Carlos Alcaraz | Tennis News

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Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to move into the French Open final in Paris. (AP) Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) at the French Open semi-finals on Friday, setting up a final clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who advanced when Lorenzo Musetti retired due to injury. This victory marks Sinner’s first Grand Slam final appearance, while ending Djokovic’s quest for a record-breaking 25th major title.World number one Sinner maintained his impressive form, remaining undefeated in sets throughout the tournament. The match lasted three hours and 16 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“He is the best player in the history of our sport, playing against him here is amazing,” said Sinner. “Of course I try to not think about this but before coming on court you feel the tension.”The 23-year-old Italian showed remarkable composure, particularly when breaking back immediately after failing to serve out the second set. He hit 44 winners across the three sets and successfully defended three set points in the tenth game of the third set.Djokovic, at 38, remained resilient throughout the contest but ultimately couldn’t convert the crucial set points in the third set.“Obviously Wimbledon is next, which is my childhood favourite tournament,” said Djokovic. “I’m going to do everything possible to get myself ready. I guess my best chances maybe are Wimbledon, to win another Slam, or faster hard court, maybe Australia or something like that.”The Serbian champion reflected on his future at Roland Garros: “This could have been the last match ever I played here, so I don’t know. I don’t know really what tomorrow brings in a way at this point in my career. You know, I’m going to keep on keeping on.”In the other semi-final, Alcaraz advanced when Musetti retired with a leg injury while trailing 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-0, 2-0.“It’s never great to go through or win a match when it’s like this,” said Alcaraz. “He’s done an incredible clay season. I wish him all the best, a quick recovery and that he’ll be back soon.”The 22-year-old Spaniard, seeking his fifth Grand Slam title, expressed confidence ahead of the final: “It’s been three intense weeks and now I have one step to make. I’ll give everything on Sunday, I’ve been playing great tennis this tournament.”Sinner acknowledged the challenge ahead, considering his recent record against Alcaraz, who has won their last four encounters, including the Italian Open final following Sinner’s return from a three-month doping ban.“Sunday is going to be very difficult, I know my head-to-head lately doesn’t look great against Carlos but let’s see what I can do,” said Sinner.The upcoming final marks several significant milestones. It will be the first Grand Slam final between two players born in the 2000s, with neither finalist having lost a major final before.The tournament also features a rare occurrence where the top two seeds will contest both the men’s and women’s finals, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff set to compete for the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen on Saturday.Musetti’s semi-final match saw him take the first set before Alcaraz gained momentum. The Italian received treatment on his left thigh during the third set, where he managed only five points in 22 minutes before retiring early in the fourth set.

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Novak Djokovic hints at French Open farewell, unsure of future beyond 2025 season

Novak Djokovic hints at French Open farewell, unsure of future beyond 2025 season

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At 38, Novak Djokovic went toe-to-toe with World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles semi-final of the French Open on Friday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion summoned his best on Court Philippe-Chatrier, but it wasn’t enough against Sinner, who delivered a flawless performance on the big stage. Djokovic lost a fiercely contested match in straight sets — 4-6, 5-7, 6-7 (3) after 3 hours and 16 minutes of high-intensity tennis. Djokovic appeared emotional at the end of the exhausting encounter. Before making his way off the court, the Serb set down his kitbag and waved to the crowd, thanking them for their support. In a poignant gesture, he bent down and touched the Parisian clay, perhaps hinting that this could have been his final match at Roland Garros. The moment left fans wondering, until Djokovic addressed the gesture in his post-match press conference. The three-time French Open champion admitted he may not return to Paris next year. “This could have been the last match I ever play here, I don’t know. That’s why it was a bit more emotional at the end,” he said. “But if this was my farewell match at Roland Garros, it was a wonderful one — the atmosphere and the support from the crowd were incredible. Sinner vs Djokovic semi-final Highlights “Do I wish to keep playing? Yes, I do. But will I be able to return in 12 months’ time? I’m not sure. That’s all I can say for now.” WIMBLEDON, US OPEN IN DJOKOVIC’S PLANS Djokovic has not won a Grand Slam title since his triumph in New York in 2023. He reached the Wimbledon final last year, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz. He later beat the Spaniard at the Paris Olympics to win gold on the Philippe-Chatrier court. Many expected Djokovic to hit top form after the Olympics, but the Serb has since struggled with fitness and form. He endured one of his toughest clay seasons in recent memory, falling in the second round at both the Monte Carlo and Madrid Masters 1000 events. He did manage to win an ATP 250 title in Geneva just ahead of Roland Garros. There were flashes of vintage Djokovic when he delivered a tactical masterclass to defeat third seed Alexander Zverev in four sets in the quarter-final. However, he was ultimately undone by Sinner’s sharp, clinical display in the semi-final. Djokovic is still chasing a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, but it now seems he may not continue pushing his body much longer in pursuit of that goal. He confirmed he intends to play Wimbledon next month and the US Open later this year, though his plans beyond the current season remain unclear. He also mentioned the possibility of returning to Australia, where he has won 10 of his 24 major titles. “Those tournaments are the priorities on my schedule,” Djokovic said. “Wimbledon and the US Open. Yes, they’re in the plans. That’s all I can say for now. I feel I want to play those two, certainly. For the rest, I’m not so sure.” “Wimbledon has always been my childhood favourite. I’ll do everything I can to get myself ready. My best chances may be at Wimbledon or perhaps in Australia,” he added. Djokovic is now the last remaining member of the Big Three that redefined men’s tennis over the past two decades. Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam winner, retired in 2022, while Rafael Nadal, who claimed 22 majors, stepped away from professional tennis last year. Published By: Akshay Ramesh Published On: Jun 7, 2025

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French Open 2025: Flawless Jannik Sinner ousts Novak Djokovic to set up final vs Carlos Alcaraz

French Open 2025: Flawless Jannik Sinner ousts Novak Djokovic to set up final vs Carlos Alcaraz

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World No.1 Jannik Sinner continued his dominating run over Novak Djokovic and stormed into the final of the French Open 2025. After Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti had a heartbreaking end after having to retire from his semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner managed to keep the Italian flag flying high at Roland Garros. On Friday, June 6, Sinner took three hours and 16 minutes to beat Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) at Court Philippe-Chatrier. It was Sinner’s fourth consecutive win over the 24-time Grand Slam champion, with Djokovic last winning in the 2023 ATP Finals. Djokovic’s wait to win his 25th Grand Slam was also prolonged after he last won a major at the US Open in 2023. French Open 2025, men’s singles semi-finals Highlights As far as Sinner is concerned, he will face Alcaraz in the summit clash on Sunday, June 8, in a bid to win his maiden French Open title. Last year, Sinner lost to Alcaraz in the semifinals at Roland Garros and also went down to him in the Italian Open 2025 final recently. Now, Sinner has a chance to make amends. “It was such a special occasion for me, playing against Novak in the semi-final of a Grand Slam. 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,” Sinner said in the on-court interview. “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,” Sinner added. Sinner dictates terms Sinner was dominating right from the word go as he claimed an early break to go 3-2 in the opening set. In the seventh game, Djokovic survived a huge scare as he saved two break points to hold his serve. But he couldn’t earn the break back as Sinner went on to claim the set without having to break a sweat. Djokovic tried to use the drop shots to deceive Sinner, but the latter didn’t let the Serb much breathing space. The second set was a roller-coaster ride for both players. At 3-3, Sinner again went ahead with his second break of the match. But Djokovic bounced back brilliantly to break Sinner’s serve for the first time since the Davis Cup 2023. At 4-5, 40-15, Djokovic missed out on the first break point chance but converted the second to stay alive in the set. The 38-year-old Djokovic also showed incredible agility as he fetched a point through a 26-shot rally. Meanwhile, after dropping his serve, Sinner immediately stormed back to earn the break back, after which he held his serve to claim the second set. At the end of the set, Djokovic took a medical timeout, where he got treated on his right leg. It was in the second set that he called for treatment during the changeover. Djokovic goes down fighting Djokovic upped his game in the third set to try and push Sinner under pressure. Despite being 0-2 down after the first two sets, the veteran kept pushing more and more. Leading 5-4 in the set, Djokovic gave himself an excellent chance of winning the set and taking the match into the fourth set. But Sinner showed nerves of steel to save three set points. Sinner then held his serve to take the set into a tie-breaker. In the tie-breaker, Sinner took a 3-0 lead to push Djokovic right back on the backfoot. From there on, he didn’t look back and closed out the match comfortably. Djokovic was let down big time by the 53 unforced errors he made, 17 more than Sinner. Sinner also dominated with 10 aces and 44 winners. For the first time since the 2013 US Open, both the men’s and women’s singles finals will have World No.1 and 2s. Published By: sabyasachi chowdhury Published On: Jun 7, 2025

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French Open 2025: Mentalist Novak Djokovic ready for physical Jannik Sinner battle | Tennis News

French Open 2025: Mentalist Novak Djokovic ready for physical Jannik Sinner battle | Tennis News

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Novak Djokovic reacts to fans’ cheers during a quarterfinal match against Alexander Zverev during the French Open at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. (AP) Paris:Novak Djokovic has many descriptors, but nothing quite typifies the 24-time Grand Slam champion like the word ‘Mentalist’. The 38-year-old likes to lift an exchange, take it beyond the chalked lines, to that space between the ears. It’s where most competitors shrink and shrivel, while some others simply shift gear into beast mode. That is the precise space where the sixth-seeded Novak Djokovic will hope to play the world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, when the duo face-off in the French Open semifinals on Friday. It’s the pair’s ninth meeting with the head-to-head locked at 4-4.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! “These kinds of matchups and challenges extract the best out of me. Playing best-of-five in the later stages of a Grand Slam, against the world No. 1, there can’t be greater motivation for me at this age,” Djokovic said. “I don’t think, how am I going to stop him? I think how am I going to execute what I want to do on the court?” Djokovic versus Sinner, the best player in history versus the No. 1 player in the world, is a dream semifinal. The matchup has everything — spice and ice, the romance of a clash between generations, energy and explosive edge versus 24-carat experience. In playing style, Sinner is the one who most resembles Djokovic from the younger cohort. His strengths are the same as the Serb, including the mental edge — only he’s 14 years younger. The Italian, 23, who returned to competition after serving a three-month ban for testing positive for Clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid, has faced mixed reactions in the locker room since the tests were made public last August. There has been support, however slim, indifference too, but a majority of the players felt he received preferential treatment. “The two cases of Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner have attracted a lot of attention and it’s not a good image for our sport,” Djokovic said earlier this year. “A majority of the players don’t feel that (the process is) fair. It appears that you can almost affect the outcome if you are a top player, if you have access to the top lawyers.” Sinner has won all of the pair’s last three meetings, played in a span of 10 months, between November 2023 and October 2024. The matches were played on hardcourts, which is the preferred surface of both players, but the three-time Roland Garros champion, who achieved a 100th singles… played a 250 Series event in Geneva, where he clinched his 100th Tour-level title, checking a box, before arriving in Paris. “The win against Alcaraz in the quarters of the Australian Open, the win against Zverev (quarters, on Wednesday night) proves that I can still play at the highest level. I just hope that I will be able to physically keep up with Sinner.” “He has shown now in the last period that he is back to the level,” Sinner said of Djokovic’s form. “It’s going to be tactical and very, very difficult.” In the first of Friday’s semifinals, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz plays the world No. 7 Lorenzo Musetti. The 22-year-old Spaniard leads the head-to-head 5-1, having finished on top in their last five meetings. Four of the duo’s six matches have been played on outdoor clay.

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French Open: Iga Swiatek slams chair umpire after defeat to Aryna Sabalenka, says 'I wanted him to come down, but he didn’t' | Tennis News

French Open: Iga Swiatek slams chair umpire after defeat to Aryna Sabalenka, says ‘I wanted him to come down, but he didn’t’ | Tennis News

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Poland’s Iga Swiatek (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Iga Swiatek’s remarkable 26-match winning streak at the French Open came to a dramatic end on Thursday, but it wasn’t just Aryna Sabalenka’s dominant third set that left the world No. 5 frustrated. A key moment in the second set of their semifinal clash sparked controversy when chair umpire Kader Nouni denied Swiatek’s request to inspect a mark on the clay. Leading 4-2 in the second set with Sabalenka serving, Swiatek paused after a first serve that landed out and pointed to a mark, asking Nouni to come down. “I wanted him to come down, but he didn’t,” Swiatek said post-match. “I don’t think that was fair, especially when he came down every time Aryna asked him to. I don’t get it, but I don’t really care.” Poland’s Iga Swiatek is reflected in a glass as she plays a shot against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their semifinal match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard) Though she attempted to challenge the call, Swiatek ultimately returned to her position with a frustrated smile. “He was convincing me that I only came because I saw my return was out,” she added. Despite taking the second set, Swiatek couldn’t maintain momentum. Sabalenka roared back to take the match 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0, earning her first win over Swiatek at Roland Garros and ending the Pole’s bid for a fourth straight title in Paris. The match, played under a closed roof due to rain, showcased Sabalenka’s growing versatility, especially on clay. Her error-free final set contrasted sharply with Swiatek’s 12 unforced errors. Sabalenka now advances to her first French Open final, where she’ll face either Coco Gauff or French sensation Loïs Boisson. As Swiatek reflects on missed opportunities and a moment of officiating controversy, Sabalenka marches on, focused but cautious. “The job is not done yet,” she said, eyeing her fourth Grand Slam title—and possibly her first on clay.

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