The past and the present collide in a blockbuster semi-final as back-to-back champion Jannik Sinner faces well-rested 10-time champion Novak Djokovic.
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NIGHT 13 PREVIEW (via Fox Sports, AFP)
To make a third consecutive final, reigning champion Jannik Sinner must take care of “inspiration” and 24-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic.
Sinner has not lost in three years at Melbourne Park, ended Djokovic’s run of Australian Open dominance with victory in the 2024 semi-finals.
“We all know what a challenge I am up to,” the relentless Sinner, who is chasing a third Australian title in a row, said of facing Djokovic, 38 after smashing Ben Shelton in straight sets on Wednesday.
“These are the moments you practice for and wake up for in the morning.
“It improves you as a player and a person, we are lucky to have Novak still here playing incredible tennis for his age.”
Sinner has a 6-4 win-loss record over the Serb, but has won their last five encounters.
Djokovic, a record 10-time winner in Melbourne, took his place in the semi-finals when Italian opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt when he was leading the Serb 6-4, 6-3, 1-3.
He also did not play in the fourth round due to a walkover meaning Djokovic has played just two and a half sets in almost a week.
Sinner, who has now reached a sixth consecutive Grand Slam semi-final, said that Djokovic still set the standard for professionalism.
“Me, as a 24-year-old, I’m lucky to have someone like him in front of my eyes, and I can hopefully learn something,” said Sinner, who together with Alcaraz has dominated the last eight majors.
“He’s an inspiration for all of us and especially the young players,” he added.
The winner will face either Carlos Alcaraz or Alex Zverev in Sunday’s final.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN DAY 13 ORDER OF PLAY
Men’s Singles Semi-Finals and Mixed Doubles Final
Rod Laver Arena
Night session from 7:30pm
[4] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [2] Jannik Sinner (ITA)
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