Sinner Eyes Djokovic Showdown After Australian Open Semis Berth

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Firstpost•28-01-2026, 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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