Djokovic eliminates Sinner after five-set 1/2 final thriller vs Sinner

Novak Djokovic secured an incredible comeback triumph against Jannik Sinner in 5-set drama in the ½ finals of the Australian Open.

The Serbian’s 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory vs. Jannik in a clash that expanded past 1:30 a.m. local time in Melbourne means they will have the opportunity to compete for an unprecedented 25^th Grand Slam championship.

NOVAK. DJOKOVIC. pic.twitter.com/GfQU5wEWWv

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Awaiting Nole in the final, Carlos Alcaraz, who, along with Jannik, has secured the last 8 Grand Slams. The Spaniard eliminated Alexander Zverev in another 5-setter in the 1^st ½ final, an almost 5 and a half hour clash that was the longest ½ final ever in Australia.

“I believe, guys, you enjoyed a great show for your ticket,” Nole joked with the fans after they watched two 5-set clashes in the semifinals.

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Jannik’s defeat was his 1^st at the Australian Open since 2023 after winning the title in the last 2 years.

The Serbian fended off a staggering 16 of 18 break-point chances he faced as he ended a run of 5 consecutive defeats to Jannik, winning in almost 4 hours and 10 minutes.

UNBELIEVABLE ‼️

Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in the #AO26 Final after playing out this EPIC with Jannik Sinner@wwos • @espn • @tntsports • @wowowtennis • #AO26 pic.twitter.com/DLUdQdtFmd

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2026