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Jannik Sinner will play Carlos Alakraj for the French Open title on Sunday, in which two young rivals of the game contested for the first time in a Grand Slam final.
22 -year -old champion Alakraj will bid for each other French Open and fifth Grand Slam, but will have to end the winning streak of World No. 1 Sinner in five sets.
The 23-year-old Italian, who defeated Novak Djokovic in a straight sets in the semi-finals, won 20 matches in a row at the Grand Slam and will discover his third consecutive Grand Slam title in his first Rolland Garos final.
World No 2 Alakraj has defeated a sinner in a line in his last three matches, including the Italian Open Final in Rome last month. Spaniard reached the finals when Lorenzo was injured in Mussetti Semi.
Between them, Alakraj and Sinner have won the last five Grand Slam titles and their first meeting in a major final is unlikely to face each other for the biggest awards of the game.
Here is everything you need to know
When is Jannic Sinner vs. Carlos Alakraj?
The French Open Mains final will be played on Sunday 8 June at 2 pm from BST (3PM local time).
French Open Order of Play – Sunday 8 June
From 10 am
Women’s doubles final
Sara Irani and Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Danilina and Alexandra Kronic
BST from 2 pm
Male single final
[1] Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alkaraz [2]
What happened in the semi -finals?
Jannik Sinner first stopped Novak Djokova’s 25th Grand Slam title in a three -set victory to advance to the French Open final. Sinner marched under a major leadership, but had to save three set points in the third before winning the match at Tiebreak 6-4 7-6 7-6 (7-3).
This was his fourth consecutive win over Djokovic, who said: “I think he was mentally entitled to the hanging there in difficult moments when shouting the entire stadium. It was a prescribed points, and he really managed to find some good shots. He showed why he is not 1 in the world.”
Carlos Alakraj returned to the French Open final, when Lorenzo Musetti was injured while retreating 4-6 7-6 (3) 6-0 2-0. The second set tiebreak was important, in which Mussetti was playing well in the first two sets, before Alakraj won eight consecutive games, to reach the second finals in a row.
“At the beginning of the third set, I knew what I had to do,” Alakraj said. “I am pushing him to the limits, trying to run him from the side. Finally, you know, he had to retire, but I think it was a very important moment of the beginning of the third set.”
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What did Jannik Sinner say about Carlos Alakraj?
“It’s fun and not fun [to play Alcaraz]These are both ways. But I think we try to pursue ourselves in the best way. I believe that when there is a good match, it is also good to play. This is not only to see, but also to play. This is very special. And the stage, it is no longer bigger. The Grand Slam Final against Carlos, it is a special moment for me and for that too.
“He won here last year, so let’s see what is coming. But of course, the stress you feel before the match and during the match is a bit different, because you know, we are very young, we are both different, but talented.”
What did Carlos Alakraj say about Jannik sinner?
“I mean, I enjoy every time I am playing against them, because I love that fight. But, you know, most of the time is just about sorrow, because they push you to the limit.
“If I want to play against Jannik, he is the best tennis player right now. I mean, he is destroying every opponent through the semi -finals. Or Djokovic 24 Grand Slam Champion. I mean, I don’t have any preference. I am not a preference. I am going to enjoy the match, and let’s see what I am going to play on Sunday.”
Roads for French Open Final
Pronounced sinner [1]
First round: Arthur Rindercane 6-4 6-3 7-5
Second round: Richard Gasket 6-3 6-0 6-4
Third round: Jiri Leheka 6-0 6-1 6-2
Fourth round: Andry Rubalv 6-1 6-3 6-4
Quarter Final: Alexander Box 6-1 7-5 6-0
Semi-final: Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 7-6 (7-3)
Carlos Alakraj [2]
First round: giulio zeppieri 6-3 6-4 6-2
Second round: Fabian Marojson 6-1 4-6 6-1 6-2
Third round: Damir Dzumhur 6-1 6-3 4-6 6-4
Fourth round: Ben Shelton 7-6 6-3 4-6 6-4
Quarter final: Tommy Paul 6-0 6-1 6-4
Semi-final: Lorenzo Mussetty 4-6 7-6 (3) 6-0 2-0 writ.
Carlos Alakraj vs Jannik Cinner Head-to-Hed
The French Open Finals will hold a 12th career meeting of Alakraj and Sinner, and a Grand Slam will be the first in the final. Alkaraj led the overall head-to-head 7-4, including three wins in a row against Italian in the Rome final last month.
2025: Italian Open, Final, Outdoor Clay – Alakraj wins in two sets
2024: China Open, Final, Outdoor Hard – Alkaraz wins in three sets
2024: Rolland Garos, Semi -Final, Outdoor Clay – Alakraj wins in five sets
2024: Indian Wales, Semi -Final, Outdoor Hard – Alakraj wins in three sets
2023: China Open, Semi -Final, Outdoor Hard – Sinner wins two sets
2023: Miami Open, Semi -Final, Outdoor Hard – Sinner wins in three sets
2023: Indian Wales, Semi -Final, Outdoor Hard – Alakraj wins in two sets
2022: US Open, Quarter -Final, Outdoor Hard – Alkaraz wins in five sets
2022: Umag, Final, Outdoor Clay – Sinner wins in three sets
2022: Wimbledon, Round of 16, Grass – Papy Wins Four Sets
2021: Paris Masters, Round of 32, Indoor Hard – Alakraj wins in two sets