Australian Open 2026 Semi-Final: Novak Djokovic Beat Jannik Sinner To Book Blockbuster Final vs Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic pipped Jannik Sinner in a riveting semi-final clash of the Australian Open 2026 to secure a place in the 11th final of his career. The Serbian legend made a scintillating comeback from being a set down to thump the defending champion by 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. This match was a perfect example of Djokovic's class and resilience, which is what the legend is known for. It's his first victory over his Italian counterpart in over two years. He'll be up against the current world No.1, Carlos Alcaraz, in the final on February 1, 2026

Updated on: 30 January 2026 9:47 pm

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner of Italy in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a forehand return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his semifinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia takes a drink during his semifinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his semifinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

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Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a forehand return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara

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Jannik Sinner of Italy plays Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangakra

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Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangakra

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangakra

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his semifinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

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Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his semifinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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Jannik Sinner of Italy takes a drink during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his semifinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: Aaron Favila

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his semifinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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Novak Djokovic, left, of Serbia is congratulated by Jannik Sinner of Italy following their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating to Jannik Sinner of Italy in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake