French Open Men’s Final LIVE: New champion to be crowned after Novak Djokovic withdraws – date, start time, draw and how to follow
The French Open Men’s Final is coming up this weekend as tennis’ best fight to claim the second Grand Slam title of the year.
Novak Djokovic arrived as the reigning champion at Roland-Garros, however, a new winner is now set to be crowned.
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Djokovic has withdrawn meaning he will not defend his titleCredit: AFPThe Serbian was forced to withdraw from the tournament through injury after progressing through to the quarter-finals.
It means Carlos Alcaraz will be eyeing glory along with Jannik Sinner, who is set to become World No.1, Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev and Alex De Minaur.
French Open Men’s final: How to follow The Men’s singles final at Roland Garros will take place on Sunday, June 9.
It is expected to start at 3pm.
Read more on tennistalkSPORT will have live updates of all the action at Philippe-Chatrier, while talkSPORT.com will provide the best of the reaction as well.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
The final will also be broadcast live in the UK on Eurosport. Fans can sign up for coverage of the entire tournament here.
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Alcaraz is having a great tournament for the third successive yearCredit: GettyFrench Open Men’s Final: BracketQuarter-finals
Ruud beat Djokovic (Bye after withdrawal)
Alcaraz beat Tsitispas (6-3, 7-6, 6-4)
Sinner beat Dimitrov (6-2, 6-4, 7-6)
Zverev vs De Minaur
Semi-finals
Ruud vs Zverev / De Minaur
Alcaraz vs Sinner
Final
Ruud / Zverev / De Minaur vs Alcaraz / Sinner
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Sinner will take on Alcaraz for a place in the finalCredit: GettyFrench Open Men’s Final: What has been said?Sinner is set to become World No.1 after Djokovic’s withdrawal and he spoke about the honour after reaching the semi-finals.
“First of all it’s every player’s dream to be number one in the world,” the Italian said.
“But in the other way to see Novak retiring for everyone is disappointing, so I wish him a speedy recovery.
Read More on talkSPORT“My performance was very solid, especially the first two sets. I’m very happy how I reacted later and happy to be in the semis.
“It’s going to be a huge pleasure to step once again on this court.”
