Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open final after stunning win over Jannik Sinner in historic title pursuit

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The only thing Novak Djokovic is "chasing" is records.

The 24-time Grand Slam winner earned the chance to extend his title record, including his current Australian Open record, after he stunned world No. 2 Jannik Sinner in the men’s semifinals on Friday in a five-set thriller. 

Novak Djokovic, right, of Serbia is congratulated by Jannik Sinner, left, of Italy following their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The 38-year-old Serbian tennis star defeated the defending two-time champion 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the men’s final where he will face top-ranked player Carlos Alcaraz. 

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"I’m lost for words right now, to be honest," an emotional Djokovic said during an on-court interview, as the crowd erupted into "Novak" chants. "It feels surreal, to be honest, playing almost four hours. It’s almost 2 a.m."

"The level of intensity and I guess the quality of tennis was extremely high and I knew that was the only way for me to have a chance to win against him tonight," he continued. "I have tremendous respect for him, an incredible player. He pushes you to the very limit, which is what he did tonight to me." 

Djokovic fended off 16 of the 18 break points he faced against Sinner and ended a run of five losses to the Italian tennis star. It also marked the end of a run of four semifinal exits for Djokovic at the majors.

"He’s won 24 Grand Slams and we know each other very well – how we play, so I always said, never [underestimate him] because I feel like he’s the greatest player for many, many