Didn't want to watch Alcaraz vs Sinner French Open final: Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has opened up about how he ended up watching the 2025 French Open final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, despite initially having no intention to tune in. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, who was defeated by Sinner in the semi-finals just days prior, confessed that he was back home in Serbia with his wife during the final and wasn't keen on watching it—at first.advertisementThe match, however, proved impossible to ignore. The Roland Garros final turned out to be one for the ages, with Alcaraz battling past Sinner in a gripping five-set encounter that lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes. The Spaniard's 4–6, 6–7(4), 6–4, 7–6(3), 7–6(10-2) victory not only earned him the title but also marked what many believe is the beginning of a generational rivalry at the top of men's tennis.Djokovic, speaking to the Express after a training session at Wimbledon where he hit with Alcaraz, admitted he only ended up watching the latter half of the final but was left thoroughly impressed by the quality of tennis on display.
'To be honest, I was in my country. My wife wanted to watch the final but I didn't want to watch it. The first part of the match we went outside for lunch. We came back and I ended up watching it. Incredible, incredible match. Huge credit to both of them. It was one of the most historic matches we have ever seen," Djokovic said.advertisementJust days earlier, the Serbian legend had gone toe-to-toe with Sinner in the semi-final. In what many speculated could be his final match at Roland Garros, Djokovic lost in straight sets—4–6, 5–7, 6–7(3)—in a contest that lasted just over three hours. After the match, he lingered on the court, waving to the crowd and placing his hand on the clay—gestures that suggested the moment carried deeper significance.Since his last Grand Slam triumph at the 2023 US Open, Djokovic has had a mixed run. He started the 2025 clay season with early exits in Monte Carlo and Madrid but did manage to lift a trophy in Geneva just before Roland Garros. Despite battling age and fitness concerns, the 38-year-old remains committed to chasing a historic 25th major title.With Wimbledon on the horizon and plans to participate in the US Open and possibly return to Australia next year, Djokovic's Grand Slam journey isn't over yet.- Ends
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