Novak Djokovic risks angering Carlos Alcaraz as star slams umpire

Novak Djokovic has risked angering Carlos Alcaraz by claiming Jannik Sinner has been the best player in the world in recent years.

Djokovic will take on Sinner in the French Open semi-finals this evening but could then find himself up against Alcaraz in the showpiece match on Sunday.

“Jannik is in tremendous form and he has been the best player for the last couple of years,” Djokovic said ahead of his semi-final. “He’s been playing some terrific tennis, attacking tennis. Super strong from every aspect of his game.”

The Serbian added: “It’s going to be of course the semi-finals of a Grand Slam against the world No. 1. There is no bigger occasion for me.”