Twenty-four-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia has advanced to the final of the Australian Open 2026, defeating world No. 2 Jannik Sinner of Italy in a gripping five-set semifinal.
The match ended with a 3–6, 6–3, 4–6, 6–4, 6–4 victory for Djokovic and lasted 4 hours and 9 minutes, delivering another classic chapter in the rivalry between the two stars.
Match Statistics
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Aces:
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Djokovic – 12
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Sinner – 26
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Double faults:
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Djokovic – 3
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Sinner – 2
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Break points converted:
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Djokovic – 3 of 8
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Sinner – 2 of 18
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Despite Sinner’s dominant serving performance, Djokovic’s experience and composure in the decisive moments proved crucial, particularly in the fourth and fifth sets.
A Blockbuster Final
In the Australian Open 2026 final, Novak Djokovic will face world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, who earlier defeated Alexander Zverev in a five-set semifinal thriller.
The final promises a historic showdown between two generations, with Djokovic chasing yet another Grand Slam title and Alcaraz aiming to further cement his place at the top of men’s tennis.