By David Close and George Ramsay, CNN
(CNN) — A vocal majority at Roland Garros urged Novak Djokovic on throughout his semifinal match against the best men’s player in the world on Friday.
Jannik Sinner wasn’t having it.
The Italian disposed of the 24-time grand slam winner in straight sets 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) to book a French Open finals tilt with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday.
The men’s top seed broke Djokovic early in the opening set with Sinner’s quickness and slick movement across the clay causing early havoc on the Serb – something Djokovic has done to others on the surface for two decades. Sinner ripped forehand winners throughout the first set, which the Serbian couldn’t catch up with. Ultimately, it was a down the line backhand winner to which Djokovic didn’