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Djokovic lost to Sinner in the semi -finals of Roland Garros

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is like the quarterfinals with Alexander Zverev, Djokovic joined in a somewhat cautious and passive before Sinner. The owner of the 100 ATP title then played well through each set, played a fairy tennis with juniors but could not go back to the opponent to be considered as the strongest Grand Slam. "Big 3 ". The final between Sinner and Alcaraz on June 8 could be the most obvious symbol for the transition in the top tennis village - where Djokovic has once dominated for many years.

The semi -final at Philippe Chatrier on the evening of June 6 started with the advantage in favor of Sinner. The world number one player serve stable, defensive firmly and constantly put pressure on the return games. Djokovic, at the age of 38 in the 12th finals of Roland Garros semi-finals, proved slower than juniors and inaccurate in durable balls.

In the first set, Djokovic only won three points when returning the ball and not saving break-point in the fifth game-the turning point that made him lose 4-6. Sang two, Djokovic tried to accelerate, but was once again abandoned when the finish was broken in the break-point to face in the seventh game. In the foot of the wall, Nole took advantage of a series of juniors' serve, attacked the good hand to win the first ball game in the match, balancing the score 5-5. Italian tennis player does not flinch, immediately corrected by winning the next ball game, before closing the set with a 7-5 victory after two good serve. Although it is impossible to do the same in this set, Nole still forced Sinner to enter the tie-break series. However, age and fitness no longer allow Djokovic to maintain the necessary pressure until the end of the set. He lost 3-7 in a series of brainstorming matches, thereby accepting the fourth consecutive defeat against Sinner.

Djokovic used to lead Sinner 4-1 to confront but now being 4-5. For the first time in the past 15 years, Nole lost a rival four times in a row. The 38 -year -old acknowledged this could be the last time he played at Roland Garros. "I haven't decided anything, but if this is the last match, I am happy to have devoted it all. This field, this tournament, is an important part of my career ", Djokovic said after the match.

Sinner, at the age of 22, becoming the first Italian to participate in the men's menu in Paris since Adriano Panatta in 1976. - He is waiting for you in this year's final. Alcaraz defeated Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals on June 6, when the opponent withdrew because of the injury at 4-6, 7-6, 6-0, 2-0.

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