Jannik Sinner defeats Novak Djokovic to advance to Roland Garros final

Sinner overcomes Djokovic in straight sets at French Open 2025

Jannik Sinner secured a straight-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles semifinal at Roland Garros, winning 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3). The match was played on Court Philippe-Chatrier, and marked Sinner’s first-ever advancement to a French Open final. With the win, Sinner becomes the first Italian man to reach the Roland Garros final since Adriano Panatta in 1976.

Sinner dominated the baseline exchanges and returned aggressively throughout the match. He converted three of nine break points, while Djokovic capitalized on only one of six chances. Sinner also won the only tiebreak of the match in the third set, closing it out 7-6(3) to complete the win in straight sets.

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The match featured a high level of play from both athletes. Sinner struck 10 aces compared to Djokovic’s four, and committed just one double fault. Djokovic matched that with one double fault of his own but was less successful on first serve, winning 67 per cent of points compared to Sinner’s 79 per cent.

Superior first serve and break point conversion key for Sinner

Jannik Sinner’s first serve percentage was notably lower at 51 per cent, but his efficiency when landing the first serve was critical. He won 79 per cent of those points and followed up with a strong 64 per cent success rate on his second serve. Djokovic, despite a 71 per cent first serve rate, trailed with 67 per cent and 59 per cent on first and second serve points won, respectively.

Sinner won a total of 120 points to Djokovic’s 105 and took 20 games overall to Djokovic’s 15. The Italian claimed 16 service games, compared to 14 for the Serbian. Sinner also won 41 receiving points, creating consistent pressure during Djokovic’s service games.

Momentum shifted in key stretches. Sinner had a maximum streak of three consecutive games won and eight consecutive points, compared to Djokovic’s two games and five points in a row. Sinner’s superior play in clutch moments, especially during the third-set tiebreak, helped seal the result.

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The win improves Sinner’s Grand Slam record against top-ranked opponents and solidifies his status as a rising contender in men’s tennis. He will now await the winner of the second semifinal for the title clash on Sunday, June 8.