Novak Djokovic beats Jannik Sinner in five-set epic match. The highly anticipated Australian Open 2026 semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner has gone all the way to a fifth and deciding set at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. The match is being played on Friday and has kept fans on the edge of their seats.
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Djokovic leads the final set 5–4 after breaking Sinner’s serve at a crucial moment. The 10-time Australian Open champion has shown great fighting spirit, coming back twice in the match to level it at two sets each against the defending champion.World number two Jannik Sinner made a strong start to the contest, winning the first set 6–3 and later taking the third set 6–4. However, Djokovic responded with his trademark resilience, winning the second set 6–3 and the fourth set 6–4 to force the match into a deciding fifth set.
Djokovic has not beaten Sinner in over two years, which makes this comeback even more impressive. The Serbian Secured a place in his 11th Australian Open final and is determined to turn the tide against the younger Italian.Djokovic will face world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Alcaraz booked his place earlier after a dramatic five-set victory over Alexander Zverev, despite struggling with an injury during the match.With the final set still unfolding, the outcome remains uncertain. One thing is clear, though: fans are witnessing a classic Australian Open battle between two of the best players in the world, with a place in the final at stake.
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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.
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