After five sets

Final! Djokovic wins crazy thriller against Sinner

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30.01.2026 04:20
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Novak Djokovic's eleventh Australian Open title is within reach! On Friday, the Serbian prevailed in a crazy thriller against South Tyrolean Jannik Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and will now face Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's final.

It was two epic semi-finals at Rod Laver Arena. After Alcaraz needed 5:27 hours to secure his victory, overcoming physical problems along the way, Djokovic converted his third match point well after midnight local time after 4:09 hours.

"It already feels like I've won the tournament today. I'll give my all against the world number one and try to stand up to him," explained Djokovic. His first victory over Sinner after five consecutive defeats and his impressive performance in the match have certainly boosted his confidence. "The level was incredibly high, he pushed me to my limits and deserves applause for his performance. The victory feels surreal," said the Serb. He was able to reduce the head-to-head record with the South Tyrolean to 5-6, his first triumph since the 2023 ATP Finals.

This means he will be competing in the Melbourne final for the 11th time, having won the title "down under" in 2008, 2011-13, 2015, 2016, 2019-2021, and 2023. Should he win his eleventh title, he would also surpass Margaret Court, who, like him, has triumphed 24 times in major tournaments.

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