Djokovic Beats Sinner in Epic Thriller to Reach Australian Open Final, Jokes About Changing Number
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Firstpost•30-01-2026, 21:19
Djokovic Beats Sinner in Epic Thriller to Reach Australian Open Final, Jokes About Changing Number
- •Novak Djokovic, 38, defeated Jannik Sinner in a five-set semifinal at Rod Laver Arena to reach the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final.
- •The match lasted over four hours, with Djokovic winning 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, showcasing intense drama and brilliant shot-making.
- •An emotional Djokovic joked about Sinner having won their last five matches, stating he "had to change my mobile number for tonight."
- •Djokovic praised Sinner as an "incredible player" who pushes him to the limit and thanked the crowd for the special atmosphere.
- •This win makes Djokovic the oldest player in the Open Era to reach an Australian Open men’s singles final, his record 38th Grand Slam final, aiming for an 11th Australian Open title and 25th major.
Why It Matters: Djokovic overcame Sinner in a thrilling five-set match to reach the Australian Open final, setting new records.
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