Djokovic has lost his past three matches against Sinner. Beating him today is just the second step of three on the path to tennis

Jannik Sinner on Sunday was in touching distance from the coveted French Open silverware. In the fourth set he had brought up three match points; however, he was unable to convert any of them.

Sinner reflected on Djokovic's accomplishments and described them as incredible. The young gun wished the legend all the best for the rest of the season, feeling grateful for still having Novak around.

Djokovic made it to the semifinals at the Australian Open and is now into the final four at Roland Garros, where he’ll meet Jannik Sinner. Sinner is a -480 favorite over Djokovic in Friday afternoon’s semifinal.

Carlos Alcaraz is following in the footsteps of his longtime idol and fellow countryman Rafael Nadal, literally and figuratively. Alcaraz, who defeated Jannik Sinner in a thrilling, comeback victory from two sets down in the men's French Open final on Sunday,

The Italian is enjoying his 53rd week on the ATP throne, becoming the fifth competitor to achieve that during the inaugural stint as the world's best player. Jannik matched Novak Djokovic and will pass the legendary Serb the next Monday.