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Sinner and Alcaraz will clash in their third consecutive Grand Slam final this year on September 7
The Italian, who recently came back from a doping ban, stood firm in the tiebreak and wrapped up the contest on his second match point to reach his maiden Roland Garros final.
Djokovic retired hurt from his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev.
Djokovic defeated the young Spaniard 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 in a gladiatorial battle.
Fans are expected to pack Rod Laver Arena when 10-time champion Novak Djokovic meets Carlos Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic to play US wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy as the main round starts on Sunday.
Sinner, Zverev, four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz, former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev and American Taylor Fritz have booked their spots at the ATP Finals.
Kerala's first padel court opened late August in Kochi is already pulling in a crowd.
Djokovic will end the year without a major for the first time since 2017.
The last time Djokovic played all four majors in a season without winning one was 14 years ago.
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