Novak Djokovic, Sinner
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Jannik Sinner’s grimace as he limped toward the bathroom told the story. With play halted in brutal heat, the two-time defending champion battled full-body cramps and flirted with a stunning upset.
JANNIK SINNER sealed a stunning straight sets victory over Ben Shelton to book his place in the Australian Open semi-finals – but only after some worrying scenes. The Italian, 24, was
Novak Djokovic is back in the Australian Open semifinals after Lorenzo Musetti retired with an injury in the third set of their quarterfinal.
The 10-time Australian Open champion is still alive in the tournament. He'll have to likely beat Sinner and Alcaraz to claim his record 25th Grand Slam title. Jessica Pegula won the battle of American players for the second straight round.
The excitement for the Australian Open 2026 continues to build, and the season's first Major starts in four days time on January 18.