Australian Open 2026: Djokovic Defeats Sinner, Sets Up Final Clash with Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic has eliminated Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open 2026 semi-final to set up a highly anticipated final against Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Alexander Zverev to reach his first Australian Open final.

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Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in the #AO26 Final after playing out this EPIC with Jannik Sinner@wwos • @espn • @tntsports • @wowowtennis • #AO26 pic.twitter.com/DLUdQdtFmd

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2026

The Serbian delivered a masterclass on Friday night to defeat two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner in a marathon semi-final at the Australian Open 2026. The 38-year-old staged a remarkable comeback to win 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, booking his place in the men’s singles final.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion has once again proven his enduring dominance, maintaining his reputation as one of the sport’s greatest.

He is the only male player in tennis history to boast a winning record of over 85% at every Grand Slam: Australian Open:91.26%, French Open: 85.19%, Wimbledon: 89.32%, US Open:87.13%.

Djokovic, now the oldest player in the Open Era to reach an Australian Open men’s singles final, will on Sunday vie for the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup for an 11th time when he faces Carlos Alcaraz in a dream showdown.