Jannik Sinner celebrates after defeating Ben Shelton in their Australian Open quarter-final meeting on Wednesday, 28 January. AP
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Firstpost28-01-2026, 17:37

Sinner Eyes Djokovic Showdown After Australian Open Semis Berth

  • Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton in straight sets (6-3, 6-4, 6-4) to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.
  • Sinner extended his winning streak at Melbourne Park to 19 matches, aiming for a third consecutive title.
  • He is set to face Novak Djokovic, the most successful player at the Australian Open and joint-most successful in Grand Slam titles.
  • Sinner expressed readiness for the challenge, stating these are the moments players practice for, and acknowledged Djokovic as an inspiration.
  • Sinner has a five-match winning streak against Djokovic, including victories in French Open and Wimbledon semi-finals last year.

Why It Matters: Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open semi-finals, setting up a highly anticipated clash with Novak Djokovic.

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