Djokovic beats Sinner to reach Australian Open final

Friday, 30 January 2026 18:35

By ARN News Staff

Novak Djokovic dethroned Jannik Sinner to become the oldest man to reach the Australian Open final in the professional era at a rocking Rod Laver Arena on Friday.

Four months before his 39th birthday, the Serbian showed he remains unbeatable on his day as he sent the double defending champion packing with a 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-4 win.

Djokovic will meet world number one Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's decider, the Spaniard having fought off Alexander Zverev in the longest Australian Open semi-final.

Eighteen years after his first Melbourne crown, Djokovic will strive for a record-extending 11th against Alcaraz and the unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title that has eluded him.

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