Australian Open 2026 | Novak Djokovic dethrones Jannik Sinnner, enters final

Earlier, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in the longest Australian Open semifinal that lasted five hours and 27 minutes.

Novak Djokovic.

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Novak Djokovic foiled Jannick Sinner's hat-trick bid to dethrone the two-time Australian Open defending champion and set up a mouthwatering title clash with Carlos Alcaraz.

The Serb, who has not won any Major title since 2023 beat world No.2 in a five-setter at the Rod Laver Arena on Friday.

Earlier, the Spanish world No.1 Alcaraz fought through 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 (4-7), 7-5 over a monumental 5hrs, 27 min in Melbourne to beat Alexander Zverev in the other last-four encounter.

The final will be held at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday.