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French Open: Sinner Hopes Djokovic Isn’t Retiring, Says 'tennis Still Needs Him'

By IANS News June 07, 2025 • 11:30 AM View: 180

French Open: Jannik Sinner is hoping Novak Djokovic isn’t calling time on his career just yet, saying “tennis needs him” after defeating the Serbian great in straight sets to reach the French Open 2025 final.

The Italian beat Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) in a high-quality semifinal clash that lasted three hours and 16 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier, setting up a title showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.

“First of all, we hope that that’s not the case,” Sinner said in the post-match press conference. “I feel like tennis needs him. Having someone different than the younger guys… from my point of view, it’s so nice to see him in the locker room and having this energy of everything.”

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