Here’s the last word from Tumaini at Roland Garros this evening:Our report should land before long.Thanks for reading and make sure to check back in for Tumaini Carayol’s take.That’s all from me though.Cheers and goodnight.It won’t be much comfort for Djokovic, an obsessive competitor even in the late autumn of his career, but he produced some fantastic entertainment there.

His drop shots didn’t always land, but they drew some of the biggest gasps and cheers of the evening.Sinner, meanwhile, is relentless in a way which recalls, well, maybe a younger Djokovic.Alcaraz has won their last four meetings but, even so, the Italian is a fearsome opponent for anyone.Oh, by the way, while you’re here, why not sign up to the Recap newsletter? It’s good, honest.It’s got all the good stuff.

The sport and all that,You get the idea,We’ve also got a report from Carlos Alcaraz’s victory over Lorenzo Musetti earlier,Have a read,We’ll have a full report to come but, in the meantime, why not cast your eyes over Tumaini Carayol’s preview of the women’s singles final between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka? The pair face off on Court Philippe-Chatrier tomorrow afternoon.

Moving on to the final against Alcaraz, Sinner says: “It’s going to be very, very difficult.I know that my head to head lately doesn’t look great against Carlos, so let’s see what I can do.“But, again, I’m very happy to be here in the final and then we’ll see what we can do.”Sinner is asked how difficult it is to separate Djokovic the player from Djokovic the myth.“Yeah, that’s very difficult,” he says.

“He has achieved so many things, he is the best player in the history of our sport and playing against him here, it’s amazing.“Of course, I try not to think about this but before going on court you feel the tension, you feel what’s coming against you.But again, I always try to prepare myself in the best possible way, I try to be ready for every situation on the court and I’m very happy with how I did that today.”Sinner is magnanimous in victory.“First of all, thank you so much for coming, for supporting us, me and Novak, that’s why we love to [play],” he says.

“It was such a special occasion for me.Playing against Novak in the semi-final of a grand slam, it’s just amazing.“I had to step up, I had to play my best tennis I could and I’m very happy with how I handled the situations.It shows again what a role model he is for all of us, especially for us young players, playing like this.What he’s doing is incredible so I wish him only the best for the rest of the season and I think we are all very, very lucky to see him playing such high level tennis.

It’s amazing.”The pair go from sideline to sideline, Sinner winning the first point of the tiebreak after Djokovic sends an attempted winner wide.The Italian peppers the corners ruthlessly, clinching the second point after Djokovic scoops one long.The Serb looks to have pulled one back, but somehow finds the net with a forehand smash that looked a dead cert.Sinner allows Djokovic back into it, however, with two wayward shots to make it 3-2.

Sinner unleashes an explosive forehand which sends Djokovic into no man’s land for 4-2.He follows up with a huge serve which Djokovic is unable to return.On serve, Djokovic sends a loose shot long for 6-2.Sinner squanders his first match point, but not his second.He will face Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

He still hasn’t dropped a set but, even so, that was a titanic contest.Sinner* 6-4, 7-5, 6-6 Djokovic (*denotes server) Sinner starts with an ace.He forces Djokovic out of position with his next serve, but slices his attempted clincher wide.The pair trade points, Sinner again slicing wide, to make it 30-30.The Italian stays frosty, breezing through a couple more points to send the third set to a tiebreak.

Sinner 6-4, 7-5, 5-6 Djokovic* (*denotes server) Djokovic is back on the drop shots, leaving Sinner stranded, but he then sends a cross-court blast wide for 15-15.Sinner follows up with a sliding forehand which leaves Djokovic standing like a statue.The next rally ends with Sinner finding the net, before Djokovic lashes one down the line.The Serb wraps up with a firework of an ace.We’ve passed the three-hour mark.

Drink, anyone?Sinner* 6-4, 7-5, 5-5 Djokovic (*denotes server) Sinner seems to lose concentration momentarily, dropping two points in quick succession,The crowd roars in response, not least those frantically waving Serbia flags,Sinner pulls one back, but Djokovic earns two break points after his opponent flubs one long,Sinner defends the first,He defends the second.

Now it’s time for his fans to roar.Djokovic seizes another break point, an exchange of angled cross-court shots ending with Sinner blasting wide.Djokovic goes for a winner down the line, but fluffs it.He ends up in a heated exchange with the umpire after his next tracer down the line is called out by millimetres, but he drags it back to deuce.Sinner keeps his cool to finally clinch the hold.

That was the best game so far.Sinner 6-4, 7-5, 4-5 Djokovic* (*denotes server) Djokovic kicks things off with a drop shot which leaves Sinner skidding helplessly across the clay.The pair then trade points, Djokovic slightly overdoing a blast to the baseline.The Serb follows up by winning an energetic rally, but Sinner responds with a series of shots which leave his opponent chasing shadows.Djokovic clinches the hold with a crunching serve which Sinner has no hope of returning.

Sinner* 6-4, 7-5, 4-4 Djokovic (*denotes server) Morale never seems to remain boosted for long against Sinner,The Italian blasts through his service game with all the destructive force of Semtex, dropping a single point,Sinner 6-4, 7-5, 3-4 Djokovic* (*denotes server) The pair exchange a series of lobs, with Sinner eventually sending one long,Djokovic makes it 30-0 after coming forward aggressively,Sinner hits a return an inch long, then slams a shot into the net.

That’s love hold for Djokovic.A much-needed morale boost?Sinner* 6-4, 7-5, 3-3 Djokovic (*denotes server) Sinner draws first blood with a forehand smash at the net.He follows up with a massive ace to the line which sends a puff of chalk up into the air.Djokovic botches an attempted lob in the next rally.Sinner holds to love, sending another winner down the line.

Sinner 6-4, 7-5, 2-3 Djokovic* (*denotes server) Both men get a little loose with their shot selection, trading mishits on the way to 30-30.Djokovic overhits a shot to gift Sinner break point, but he swipes at his attempted return to cede deuce.Djokovic finds the net after another gruelling exchange, offering up another break point.Again Sinner fails to take it, ballooning a cross-court shot wide.Djokovic earns advantage, forcing Sinner into another wild swing.

The Serb holds on, wrongfooting his opponent at the net.Sinner* 6-4, 7-5, 2-2 Djokovic (*denotes server) Sinner opens with a chunky ace, his seventh of the match.He overcooks a shot to make it 15-15, but wins the next rally after an unforced error from Djokovic which leaves the Serb screaming in frustration.Djokovic hits back, sending a whipped backhand beyond his rival after Sinner comes to the net.Sinner responds with another rocketed ace, but Djokovic monsters him at close quarters to take it to deuce.

Djokovic earns break point with a drop shot which leaves Sinner flailing, but Sinner defends it with a huge serve and, from there, closes out the game.Sinner 6-4, 7-5, 1-2 Djokovic* (*denotes server) Djokovic doesn’t really know how to lose, even when he’s losing.He roars to 40-0 before Sinner pulls back a point with a pinpoint forehand return.Djokovic sees out the game with a volleyed winner at the net.Sinner* 6-4, 7-5, 1-1 Djokovic (*denotes server) Sinner powers through his first service game of the third set with laser focus, dropping a single point as Djokovic’s weary returns fly wildly around Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Sinner 6-4, 7-5, 0-1 Djokovic* (*denotes server) Djokovic takes the opening point, but Sinner hits back by winning an 18-shot rally which leaves his opponent leaning on his racket in exhaustion.Djokovic isn’t done yet, though, holding serve and producing one enormous ace in the process.Djokovic is ready to continue.He has zero margin for error if he intends to earn a place in the final against all odds.Djokovic is now taking a medical timeout, with the physio seemingly working on his left thigh.

This time, despite Djokovic taking the game to deuce, Sinner does the business.Djokovic upped his level in the second set, but the outcome was ultimately the same.Sinner still hasn’t dropped a set at Roland Garros this year.Djokovic has dwindling opportunities to change that.Djokovic takes a break to consult the physio.

He’s been stretching off his leg, looking uncomfortable, for much of the second set.Sinner 6-4, 6-5 Djokovic* (*denotes server) Sinner tries to wrest back the momentum, winning the first point, but Djokovic skims the lines with a couple of beautiful winners to make it 30-15.Sinner sends one long, but earns another point with a ruthless forehand having dragged Djokovic out of position.Djokovic attempts another audacious drop shot, but it skews wide to take the game to deuce.Djokovic cedes and defends break point, but coughs up another and, after sending his opponent scrambling desperately across the court, Sinner breaks back immediately with an emphatic smash.

Sinner* 6-4, 5-5 Djokovic (*denotes server) Well, well, well,Djokovic shows there’s a sting in the tail, knocking Sinner off his stride to earn two break points,Sinner defends the first, but can’t repeat the trick,Djokovic clenches his fist in defiant celebration,Sinner 6-4, 5-4 Djokovic* (*denotes server) Djokovic may be in trouble but he isn’t planning to go quietly.

He battles through his service game to hold, leaving Sinner to serve for the second set.Sinner* 6-4, 5-3 Djokovic (*denotes server) Djokovic looks understandably deflated, his accuracy waning as he fails to mount a challenge to Sinner’s serve.The Italian drops one point on his way to a comfortable hold, producing another superb drop shot winner along the way.Sinner 6-4, 4-3 Djokovic* (*denotes server) Sinner makes life difficult for Djokovic with a vicious return, but the Serb wins the opening rally with an unstoppable shot that kisses the line.Sinner hits back, forcing his opponent into a shot which drifts long.

Sinner makes it 30-15 with a fizzing forehand, but Djokovic drags it back to 30-30.Sinner gives Djokovic a taste of his own medicine with a perfectly executed drop shot to earn break point, taking it after a rally featuring a succession of outrageous drop shots, lobs and slices ends with Djokovic sending a forehand beyond the baseline.Sinner* 6-4, 3-3 Djokovic (*denotes server) Djokovic wrangles an opportunity, Sinner dropping a couple of points after trying and failing to find the absolute outer limits of the court.The Serb fails to take his chance, misfiring badly as Sinner rattles off four points in a row.The pair take a well-deserved break to rehydrate