In a stunning upset at the 2024 Australian Open, Italian sensation Jannik Sinner has ousted the ten-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, ending Djokovic’s bid for an 11th title in Melbourne.
The 22-year-old Sinner delivered a masterclass performance to defeat the 36-year-old Serb in four sets, with a final scoreline of 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (8), 6-3.
The victory marks a significant milestone for Sinner, who now advances to his first-ever Grand Slam final.
Djokovic, the World Number 1, was vying for his 25th Grand Slam title and an unprecedented 11th Australian Open championship.
However, Sinner’s relentless play and remarkable skill proved too much for the Serbian powerhouse to handle.
The match saw Djokovic struggle to find his rhythm, particularly in the opening two sets, where Sinner dominated with clinical precision.
Despite a valiant effort from Djokovic to stage a comeback in the third-set tie-break, Sinner maintained his composure and capitalized on crucial moments to secure the victory.
For Djokovic, it marks his first-ever defeat in the Australian Open semifinals, having previously clinched the title on each of the ten occasions he advanced to the final four.
With his sights set on his maiden Grand Slam title, Sinner now awaits the winner of the semifinal clash between Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, both formidable opponents in their own right.
