It’s fun, and not fun – Jannik Sinner looks forward to final with Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner says his blockbuster French Open final against Carlos Alcaraz will be “fun, and not fun”.

Italian world number one Sinner takes on second seed and defending champion Alcaraz in the first major final between the new generation of men’s tennis superstars.

It is a match-up tinged with extra significance after Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals, with the 38-year-old Serb – the last of the old guard still just about standing – admitting it may have been his last Roland Garros.

Instead it will be Sinner and Alcaraz who take centre stage in the first men’s grand-slam final to be contested between two players born in this century.

What a night yesterday. Big respect to @DjokerNole - it’s always an honour to share the court with you. You are a true inspiration