The Serbian tennis player defeated the reigning champion of the tournament after an epic battle of over four hours, earning himself a new opportunity to win his twenty-fifth Grand Slam against Carlos Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic
Boris Becker elaborated an interesting game plan for Novak Djokovic to try to beat Jannik Sinner in the semifinals of this Australian Open 2026, where the Italian is the clear favorite: "He has to give everything. He has to be the first to reach the corners, dictate the pace of the match, control the center of the court, and get those free points with the first serve," said the German, as reported by Tennis365.
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Novak Djokovic is no stranger to all that is said about him, and as much as he feels a reverential respect for the tennis legends, he is clear about his priorities. A few hours before his match with Musetti, Mats Wilander expressed surprise at the constant statements made by the Serbian placing Alcaraz and Sinner as the top favorites, well above himself.
"Perhaps he wants to relieve pressure and make people forget that he still is a contender for it all. He sees everything in black and white, I don't think it's a strategy, but rather his life philosophy," said the Swede. Asked by Serbian media in the press conference after his match with Musetti, Novak Djokovic's response was definitive. "I respect Mats a lot, but I don't think I need his advice," the Balkan player stated to Sportklub.
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A beautiful and uncommon gesture in a context like the one being experienced at that moment, one that Novak Djokovic had. The Serbian was about to step onto the court to face Jannik Sinner, but before that, he didn't hesitate to go congratulate Carlos Alcaraz for his great triumph over Zverev in the 2026 Australian Open. The look of astonishment and gratitude on the Spaniard's face says it all.
All class, @DjokerNole 👏
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2026
Minutes before his own semifinal, Novak took out the time to congratulate Carlos Alcaraz on his epic victory. pic.twitter.com/ES9cfudVy2
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Novak Djokovic is ready for his match against Jannik Sinner, corresponding to the semifinals of the Australian Open 2026. The Serbian is aware that in their recent encounters, the Italian has dominated him, so he will seek to turn this situation around in Melbourne. "Of course, we know each other very well. Even if you prepare well, all the pieces have to come together on the court. He plays so well that it's not just up to me; his level must also drop, so I must take advantage of those moments. That's the simple reality; that's the situation. It doesn't mean I give up, far from it. It's good not to have the physical problems I had last year. You just have to get into the match and give it your all on the court," stated the Balkan player in comments collected by SportKlub.
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We take out the scalpel to analyze Zverev and Djokovic's options against Alcaraz and Sinner in the Australian semis: Can anyone prevent a new final between the two great beasts of current tennis?
We reveal everything you need to know to watch live the showdown between Sinner and Djokovic in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2026.
Novak Djokovic was asked in the press conference of the 2026 Australian Open about the tremendous act of sportsmanship he displayed in his match against Lorenzo Musetti. At a crucial moment in the second set, with a 5-3 lead for the Italian, a shot from Musetti was out, but Novak told the chair umpire that he had touched the ball with his racket, even though no one else had noticed. "I felt a vibration on my racket, I know when I touch the ball. I grew up with those values, I have a good education. I was always told to be fair and to act with chivalry and sportsmanship, regardless of the outcome," stated the Serbian on Sportklub.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic, sobre su acto de deportividad con Musetti: "Soy justo y tengo buena educación"
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The Serbian tennis player defeated the reigning champion of the tournament after an epic battle of over four hours, earning himself a new opportunity to win his twenty-fifth Grand Slam against Carlos Alcaraz.
A beautiful and uncommon gesture in a context like the one being experienced at that moment, one that Novak Djokovic had. The Serbian was about to step onto the court to face Jannik Sinner, but before that, he didn't hesitate to go congratulate Carlos Alcaraz for his great triumph over Zverev in the 2026 Australian Open. The look of astonishment and gratitude on the Spaniard's face says it all.
All class, @DjokerNole 👏
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2026
Minutes before his own semifinal, Novak took out the time to congratulate Carlos Alcaraz on his epic victory. pic.twitter.com/ES9cfudVy2
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El increíble gesto de Djokovic felicitando a Alcaraz antes de salir a pista
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Boris Becker elaborated an interesting game plan for Novak Djokovic to try to beat Jannik Sinner in the semifinals of this Australian Open 2026, where the Italian is the clear favorite: "He has to give everything. He has to be the first to reach the corners, dictate the pace of the match, control the center of the court, and get those free points with the first serve," said the German, as reported by Tennis365.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Becker y su plan para que Djokovic gane a Sinner en Australia
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Novak Djokovic is ready for his match against Jannik Sinner, corresponding to the semifinals of the Australian Open 2026. The Serbian is aware that in their recent encounters, the Italian has dominated him, so he will seek to turn this situation around in Melbourne. "Of course, we know each other very well. Even if you prepare well, all the pieces have to come together on the court. He plays so well that it's not just up to me; his level must also drop, so I must take advantage of those moments. That's the simple reality; that's the situation. It doesn't mean I give up, far from it. It's good not to have the physical problems I had last year. You just have to get into the match and give it your all on the court," stated the Balkan player in comments collected by SportKlub.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic, antes de su duelo con Sinner: "Juega tan bien, que no depende solo de mí, sino que su nivel también debe bajar"
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Novak Djokovic is no stranger to all that is said about him, and as much as he feels a reverential respect for the tennis legends, he is clear about his priorities. A few hours before his match with Musetti, Mats Wilander expressed surprise at the constant statements made by the Serbian placing Alcaraz and Sinner as the top favorites, well above himself.
"Perhaps he wants to relieve pressure and make people forget that he still is a contender for it all. He sees everything in black and white, I don't think it's a strategy, but rather his life philosophy," said the Swede. Asked by Serbian media in the press conference after his match with Musetti, Novak Djokovic's response was definitive. "I respect Mats a lot, but I don't think I need his advice," the Balkan player stated to Sportklub.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El pique de Djokovic con Wilander: "Respeto mucho a Mats, pero no necesito sus consejos"
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We take out the scalpel to analyze Zverev and Djokovic's options against Alcaraz and Sinner in the Australian semis: Can anyone prevent a new final between the two great beasts of current tennis?
We reveal everything you need to know to watch live the showdown between Sinner and Djokovic in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2026.
Novak Djokovic was asked in the press conference of the 2026 Australian Open about the tremendous act of sportsmanship he displayed in his match against Lorenzo Musetti. At a crucial moment in the second set, with a 5-3 lead for the Italian, a shot from Musetti was out, but Novak told the chair umpire that he had touched the ball with his racket, even though no one else had noticed. "I felt a vibration on my racket, I know when I touch the ball. I grew up with those values, I have a good education. I was always told to be fair and to act with chivalry and sportsmanship, regardless of the outcome," stated the Serbian on Sportklub.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic, sobre su acto de deportividad con Musetti: "Soy justo y tengo buena educación"
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The 2026 Australian Open already has the four male semifinalists who will compete for the first Grand Slam of the year: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Novak Djokovic. The top four seeds have lived up to expectations; however, each of them has had a different journey to reach the penultimate round in Melbourne. Each player has spent varying amounts of time on the court. For instance, Djokovic has played for 9 hours and 7 minutes, Sinner for 11 hours and 13 minutes, Alcaraz for 11 hours and 54 minutes, and Zverev for 13 hours and 56 minutes.
This aspect is significant because physical condition plays a differential role in these tightly contested matches, highlighting the time difference between Djokovic, who didn't play the round of 16 and completed two and a half sets in the quarterfinals, and Zverev, who has played four full sets. The German has spent 4 hours and 49 minutes longer on the court than the Serbian.
⏱️ Time spent on the court by the 4 semifinalists
— Benoit Maylin (@BenoitMaylin) January 28, 2026
9h07 Djokovic (1 walkover, 1 retirement)
11h13 Sinner (cramps in the 3rd round)
11h54 Alcaraz (no sets lost)
13h56 Zverev (80 aces in 5 rounds) pic.twitter.com/r91eGs928C
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This has been the tremendous confrontation of Djokovic with a journalist: "It's a lack of respect.."
Tense moment between Novak Djokovic and a journalist after reaching the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open, following Lorenzo Musetti's withdrawal. Everything happened when the Serbian was asked if he felt he was 'chasing' Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the moment, in the same way he used to with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at the beginning of his career. A comparison that the Balkan player did not like at all.
"It is disrespectful to overlook what happened between the time I started 'chasing,' as you say, Rafa and Roger, and now that I am chasing Carlos and Jannik, with probably a period of about 15 years where I dominated the Grand Slams. So, I think it's important to put that into perspective. Honestly, I don't feel like I'm chasing anyone. Roger and Rafa will always be my greatest rivals. I have immense respect for what Jannik and Carlos are doing, continue to do, and will do over the next 10, 15, or 20 years. Only God knows how many years they will play; they are very young," concluded the Belgrade native.
A journalist tells Djokovic how he feels about "chasing" Alcaraz and Sinner.
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) January 28, 2026
🗣️ "Am I the pursuer? I don't follow anyone. I find it disrespectful that you have ignored what has happened in the last 15 years when I have dominated the Grand Slams" pic.twitter.com/dodzkjxXpC
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