Djokovic Defies Age, Beats Sinner in Thrilling Australian Open Semifinal
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Firstpost•31-01-2026, 12:16
Djokovic Defies Age, Beats Sinner in Thrilling Australian Open Semifinal
- •Novak Djokovic, 38, defeated Jannik Sinner, 14 years his junior, in a five-set semifinal at Rod Laver Arena, despite being considered an underdog.
- •Sinner, who had beaten Djokovic five times consecutively, started strong, firing 26 aces, but Djokovic showed resilience by saving 16 of 18 break points.
- •Djokovic used doubts from critics as motivation, stating, "I never stopped doubting, I never stopped believing in myself."
- •The victory was a statement that Djokovic can still compete at the highest level, proving age is just a number when it comes to belief and experience.
- •Djokovic will now face Carlos Alcaraz in the final, aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Why It Matters: Novak Djokovic's victory over Jannik Sinner proves that experience and belief can overcome age and doubt.
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