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.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets—6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3)—on Friday evening to advance to the French Open men's singles final against Carlos Alcaraz.

Jannik Sinner is headed to his first French Open final to try to win three major tournaments in a row after capturing the Australian Open in January and the U.S. Open last year. Sinner is the fifth men's player to reach three consecutive major finals this century.