French Open 2025 LIVE: Sinner beats Djokovic to set up Alcaraz final - scores from Roland Garros

Postpublished at 20:18 British Summer Time 6 June

*Sinner 6-4 7-5 0-1 Djokovic

Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

One thing I would fault Jannik Sinner for is he hasn't come forward when he's had the chance.

He is afraid of Novak's ing shots.

Djokovic holdspublished at 20:18 British Summer Time 6 June

*Sinner 6-4 7-5 0-1 Djokovic

For the first time in the match Novak Djokovic looks a little dejected when he's caught flat-footed at the end of an 18-shot rally. He stops and stares down at the floor for a few seconds before returning to the baseline to serve.

But he recovers well with a third ace of the match helping him on the way to hold.

Postpublished at 20:15 British Summer Time 6 June

*Sinner 6-4 7-5 0-0 Djokovic

The medics have done their work and Novak Djokovic is back on his feet with the ball in hand ready get the third set under way.

He needs to dig extremely deep here to find a way to gain the upper hand.

'Sinner with the mental strength'published at 20:14 British Summer Time 6 June

Sinner 6-4 7-5 0-0 Djokovic*

Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC 5 Sports Extra 2

High quality tennis.

Again, Jannik Sinner with the mental strength despite a few hiccups.

Postpublished at 20:12 British Summer Time 6 June

Sinner 6-4 7-5 0-0 Djokovic*

Another medical timeout called by Novak Djokovic.

He was sat on his bench previously getting stretched out but he's lying on the floor this time with more treatment being applied to his left hip.

Game and second set - Sinnerpublished at 20:10 British Summer Time 6 June

Sinner 6-4 7-5 Djokovic*

Jannik Sinner with a powerful serve and Novak Djokovic returns long.

Djokovic trails by two sets and has a mountain to climb.

Set point Sinnerpublished at 20:09 British Summer Time 6 June

Sinner 6-4 6-5 Djokovic*

Jannik Sinner goes long with a forehand to take it back to deuce but another ace earns a second look at set point.

Incredible.

Set point Sinnerpublished at 20:08 British Summer Time 6 June

Sinner 6-4 6-5 Djokovic*

Jannik Sinner fires in an ace to earn set point.

Postpublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 6 June

*Sinner 6-4 6-5 Djokovic

Novak Djokovic did receive treatment between games. It looked to be an issue with his left hip. Let's see if it helps. He requires a second break to prevent Jannik Sinner from taking the second set.

'Sinner doesn't get rattled'published at 20:05 British Summer Time 6 June

*Sinner 6-4 6-5 Djokovic

Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC 5 Sports Extra 2

Jannik Sinner went up to the baseline and threatened with presence.

This is what we have been talking about - Sinner doesn't get rattled even if things do slip up for him.

Sinner breakspublished at 20:03 British Summer Time 6 June

*Sinner 6-4 6-5 Djokovic

This time Jannik Sinner makes it count.

Novak Djokovic is stretched at the baseline and it's easy for Sinner to wrap up the break.

Break point Sinnerpublished at 20:02 British Summer Time 6 June

*Sinner 6-4 5-5 Djokovic

This time it's Novak Djokovic who undercooks with a backhand and Jannik Sinner has another chance to break.

Second deucepublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 6 June

*Sinner 6-4 5-5 Djokovic

Novak Djokovic digs deep and Jannik Sinner can't match the level this time. A forehand into the net and we're back to deuce.

Break point Sinnerpublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 6 June

*Sinner 6-4 5-5 Djokovic

Jannik Sinner fights back from 40-15 down to earn the opportunity to break.

Postpublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 6 June

Sinner 6-4 5-5 Djokovic*

Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC 5 Sports Extra 2

The conditions have got slower.

Novak Djokovic has a bit more time on his ground strokes and Jannik Sinner is going for the angle rather than hitting through the court with pace.

Postpublished at 19:57 British Summer Time 6 June

Sinner 6-4 5-5 Djokovic*

To add even further to the resilience that Novak Djokovic has shown to fight his way back into this set, the Serb has asked for medical treatment at the next break.

He has a slight limp but is getting on with it at the moment.

Postpublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 6 June

Sinner 6-4 5-5 Djokovic*

Andrea Petkovic
Former world number nine on BBC 5 Sports Extra 2

Novak Djokovic has played risky business out there. He's playing more aggressively.

Djokovic breakspublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 6 June

Sinner 6-4 5-5 Djokovic*

Jannik Sinner defends with aggression, slapping forehands deep at the baseline and eventually it comes good to save the first break point.

But he can't save the second. A forehand into the net and Novak Djokovic has parity.

It's the first time he has broken Sinner in three matches.

A huge moment!

Break back points Djokovicpublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 6 June

Sinner 6-4 5-4 Djokovic*

Chants of "Novak, Novak, Novak" ring around Court Philippe Chatrier as Novak Djokovic gets level at 15-15.

An even bigger roar when he gets his first break points of the match. He has two opportunities to get back into this set.