Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz Reach French Open Semi-Finals

Jannik Sinner, the world number one, has advanced to the French Open semi-finals with a dominant 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 win over Alexander Bublik, extending his winning streak at major tournaments to 19 matches and becoming the first Italian man to reach six Grand Slam semi-finals. Sinner's relentless and computer-like playing style has earned him a reputation as a feared competitor, comparable to Rafael Nadal's dominance at Roland Garros, according to former Serena Williams coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who also notes that Carlos Alcaraz, despite being arguably the better player, sometimes loses matches he shouldn't. Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, reached the semi-finals by defeating Tommy Paul decisively and credits Sinner as an inspiration for his competitive drive and focus during matches. Alcaraz and Sinner are poised to potentially meet in the French Open final, with Alcaraz aiming for his fifth major and second consecutive French Open title, while Sinner seeks his first French Open win and fourth major overall. This potential matchup highlights a growing rivalry where both players motivate each other to perform at their highest level, enhancing the excitement for tennis fans. Alcaraz described their rivalry as inspiring and emphasized the importance of maintaining high performance throughout matches to allow better recovery for subsequent rounds.