Novak Djokovic upsets Jannik Sinner to reach Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic is turning back the clock down under and will now go for a record after an incredible performance at the 2026 Australian Open.

Djokovic pulled off a massive upset over No. 2 seed and defending tournament champion Jannik Sinner, coming-from-behind to win a five-set thriller, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, to close out the men’s singles semifinals. Djokovic will now advance to Sunday’s Australian Open final, where he will face No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic, 38, will be seeking his 25th Grand Slam title, which would break the all-time record held by Margaret Court. Djokovic already has more Grand Slam singles titles than any men’s tennis player. But to reach the precipice of another accomplishment, Djokovic first had to get past Sinner.

Sinner had won their previous five meetings, including victories last year during the semifinals at the French Open and Wimbledon. This was Djokovic’s first win over Sinner since November 2023 and he accomplished the feat by coming back after trailing two sets to one. It will be his 11th career appearance in the Australian Open finals.