Vintage Novak Djokovic rolled back the years to dethrone two-time champion Jannik Sinner in a late-night five-set classic to set up an Australian Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic - four months before his 39th birthday – showed he remains unbeatable on his day by coming through a thrilling semi-final to end the reign of defending champion Sinner 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-4 in four hours and nine minutes.
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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
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Eighteen years after his first Melbourne crown, Djokovic will now strive for a record-extending 11th, against Alcaraz, and the unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title that has eluded him.
NOVAK. DJOKOVIC. pic.twitter.com/GfQU5wEWWv
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2026
Djokovic will meet world number one Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s decider, the Spaniard having fought off Alexander Zverev in the longest Australian Open semi-final.
Eighteen years after his first Melbourne crown, Djokovic will strive for a record-extending 11th against Alcaraz and the unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title that has eluded him.
