Novak Djokovic’s fans ensembled after Jiri Lehecka considered Carlos Alcaraz the only challenger to beat Jannik Sinner at the French Open 2025. All three players have advanced to the fourth round of the tournament and are expected to meet as they progress through the competition.
Lehecka was up against the World No. 1 in the third round at Roland Garros. The Czech player was only able to win three games in the whole match as the final score was 6-0, 6-1, 6-2. In the post-match press conference, he talked about Sinner’s dominance and named Alcaraz to be the only possible player to counter the top seed.
“The only player who can beat him is Alcaraz. He got the game to do it and likes the conditions here,” Lehecka said.
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This statement from the 23-year-old started a fire on the internet among Djokovic fans. They were unhappy with the statement, as they believe the Serbian is more than capable of beating the Italian in Paris.
"I hope Djokovic is listening," a fan wrote.
The head-to-head record between Djokovic and Sinner is tied at 4-4. The last three encounters have been won by the Italian, but clay is not his strongest surface. Djokovic has a better record on the red dirt than he does, as their head-to-head on clay stands at 1-0.
"He forgot Novak Djokovic!!!! Never underestimate a legend!!!!" another fan wrote.
"jiri forgot about novak lmao," a fan chipped in.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion reached the fourth round by securing a win over Filip Misolic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. He is yet to drop a set at this year’s Roland Garros and has looked in good rhythm so far.
"Ok Novak will be there after finishing him," another fan chimed in.
After Sinner’s return from the three-month ban, he has looked strong on court so far. In his comeback tournament at Rome, he reached the finals of the event, losing to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets- which marked his only loss of the year. In his campaign at the French Open, he is yet to drop a set, showcasing his dominance despite the surface. The 23-year-old will be facing Andrey Rublev in the fourth round on June 2, Monday.
However, the defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz, is the ultimate favorite to win the clay-court slam. The Spaniard’s game suits the surface with his heavy top-spin forehand and excellent footwork. He has had a fantastic clay-court season this year, winning two master titles already in Monte Carlo and Italy.
Novak Djokovic’s remaining draw at the French Open 2025
The three-time Roland Garros champion is set to play Cameron Norrie in the fourth round of the French Open 2025 on June 2, Monday. If the Serb manages to conquer the Brit, he will most likely face the World No. 2 Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals.
The match against Sacha in the last eight will be a tough battle for the 37-year-old. Zverev has produced some of his best performances in Paris, with one final and three semifinal appearances.
If Djokovic crosses the German hurdle, there’s a high probability of him meeting Sinner in the semifinals— a match that fans are eagerly waiting for. The winner of that encounter is predicted to play against Carlos Alcaraz in the finals.
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