Djokovic Vs Sinner, Australian Open Semi-Final, Live Photo: See The Best Photos From Melbourne

Novak Djokovic, the 10-time champion, and the reigning champion Jannik Sinner go head-to-head in the 2nd semi-final of the Australian Open 2026 at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena today (January 30). Djokovic's path has been fueled by survival: he advanced to the semis courtesy walkover over Jakub Mensik in the fourth-round and a quarter-final retirement from Lorenzo Musetti while trailing by two sets. The legendary Serbian remains probably the game’s greatest returner, and he faces a peaking Sinner who has dropped just one set all tournament. The winner will take on top seed Carlos Alcaraz, who survived a five-hour-27-minute slugfest against World No. 3 Alexander Zverev, in Sunday's final.

Updated on: 30 January 2026 5:15 pm

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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Novak Djokovic Vs Jannik Sinner Australian Open 2026 Semifinal-1

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