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.

The rueful kiss that Novak Djokovic planted on Court Philippe-Chatrier said it all. The new guard is here, and his days of winning majors may be at an end. Hence the special salute that Djokovic gave to the French fans on his way off the court.

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,