Jannik Sinner became the first Italian World No. 1 in the ATP rankings at Roland Garros, an achievement he reacted to with happiness but a focus on the upcoming semi-finals. He acknowledged the unexpected circumstances with Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal and discussed the slippery court conditions due to wind and sun.
Sinner also expressed his belief that the rules should not be changed for Cerundolo as a lucky loser to face Casper Ruud and shared appreciation for his coach Darren Cahill. Reflecting on the tense quarterfinal match, Sinner discussed the importance of staying focused during critical moments and learning from losses, particularly on clay courts where he’s struggled with consistency and adaptation. He emphasized the physical demands of playing on clay courts and the importance of understanding one’s limitations.
Sinner at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024
WWWWWWWWLW Ranked no.2 (career-high), Sinner has achieved a 33-2 match record in 2024. The Italian is now playing at the French Open where he conquered the world no.46 Christopher Eubanks 6-3 6-3 6-4, the world no.124 Richard Gasquet 6-4 6-2 6-4, the world no.56 Pavel Kotov 6-4 6-4 6-4, the world no.79 Corentin Moutet 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-1 and the world no.10 Grigor Dimitrov 6-2 6-4 7-63.
Jannik Sinner will fight against the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinal. Their current head to head is 5-4 for Alcaraz.
The Italian conquered 3 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam and Miami.
The Italian won 14 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 7 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner is scheduled to play next in Halle (Terra Wortmann Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 17th of June.
Djokovic at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024
LWWWWWWLWW Ranked no.1, the Serbian has managed to achieve a composed 18-6 win-loss record in 2024. Djokovic is now having a run at the French Open where he bested the world no.142 Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4 7-63 6-4, the world no.63 Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4 6-1 6-2, the world no.30 Lorenzo Musetti 7-5 6-76 2-6 6-3 6-0 and the world no.27 Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3.
Djokovic has scheduled to play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic faced off 7 times. Their head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic.
