2026 Australian Open SF: Jannik Sinner [2] vs Novak Djokovic [4]

[ibbi]

Nadal was at his absolute peak on his best surface. And his serve is complicated to return for a one hander. It's a no-brainer.

Definitely complicated, but if someone served at a player todays backhand 17 times and won 17 points, none of you people would be so understanding. You would all be laughing your butts off at them, and rightfully so.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

I believed that Djokovic could beat Sinner today and he didn't let me down. @Federer and Del Potro

Facts, even said it when he was getting whipped early. Respect.

 

[Hitman]

Are Djokovic fans going to have their 40-15 moement?

Not today

 

[big ted]

Gosh if fedr doesn’t congratulate Djoko on social media for this, we know they hate each other

 

[scotus]

Wow, go Novak, go!!!

 

[Jezza94]

TOTAL INSANITY! I CAN’T BREATHE!

38th slam final.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

This match will live in infamy . One that sinner will always remember lmao.

 

[roysid]

Unreal hate him or love him you truly can’t deny his grit. Made the impossible possible

True ..thats the grit. Every important point you know sinner would implode and not him

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Not playing a 4R match and then being down 2 sets to love in your QF and your opponent retires definitely helps

Sorry Novak fans but has to be said.

 

[GhostDog]

I'm in total disbelief. Who saw this coming after that Musetti match? I didn’t see Novak turning back the clock like this. Stunned.

 

[bw114]

Never ever compare that doping fraud to the GOAT ever again. Ever

 

[tennis_pro]

Dude I don't think I can root against Djokovic in the final after what he just did.

This is a middle finger to the bookies who put Sinner and 1,07. Learn your lesson. This isn't some ATG wannabe like Sinner, it's Novak freaking Djokovic.

 

[tudwell]

Damn. That’s stunning stuff. Sinner seemed too passive – played the match all wrong, but that’s on him. Djokovic pulled out some incredible stuff here and there to steal the win. A little sad we won’t get Alcaraz-Sinner but at least Zverev isn’t in the final lol.

 

[mehdimike]

That was some choke by Sinner, TBH.

 

[hugobosstachini]

Djokovic game matches way better against Alcaraz. There's a strong possibility he wins 25

 

[NoleFam]

The GOAT put on a display tonight. Woowwwww!!! I'm actually shocked. What a performance on those big points. Good fight from Sinner but the AO king wasn't going to be denied. Hats off to all 4 Semifinalists for emptying the tank today and giving us a show. This is what tennis is all about.

 

[ChrisJR3264]

No 3 peat for the doper.

 

[bw114]

Never ever compare that doping fraud to the GOAT ever again. Ever

 

[mike danny]

Definitely complicated, but if someone served at a player todays backhand 17 times and won 17 points, none of you people would be so understanding. You would all be laughing your butts off at them, and rightfully so.

If that someone won 14 slams on that surface? Probably not.

 

[Mraz]

ND-13 in ruins

 

[Hitman]

Citizens its

Youngest ever career slam winner vs 25 slam winner!!!!

 

[Sentinel]

Typical (over)reaction by TW when someone loses. Lol.

 

[Djokovic2011]

I'm absolutely stunned right now. Wow. Just wow.

 

[Pheasant]

Congrats to Djoker for clutching out the win. This reminds me a bit of the 2019 Wimbledon final. The guy never lost belief. But more importantly, he won most of the key points.

This is what the guy does. He’s made a career of it. This one is the most shocking. At 38 2/3 years old, he knocked out the 2-time defending champ. He saved 10 consecutive break point opportunities by his opponent

 

[The_Order]

Well... he's done it. Now there must be zero doubt whatsoever that this era is a joke...

The field is so bereft of skillful tennis players with a set of balls.

24 yr old peak player gets outdone by a 39 yr old in a 4+ hour match

Btw, I'm not trying to take anything away from Novak here... he was unreal tonight

 

[CoolCoolCool]

 

[malbaker86]

Sinner beat 2024 Novak AT Ao when he was coming off a 3 slam season and hasn’t lost a single match against him after hitting his prime meanwhile Novak beat Carlos last year and many times. I’ll demand respect from you on Sunday when Sinner lifts the trophy by beating Z in final.

Welp…..

 

[mike danny]

Sinner is a joke. Just retire.

Not a joke, just overhyped and thrived on a weak era.

This will forever be hanging over his head.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Djokovic never lost a final in Australia. I don’t think he will now

Idk. If he wins Australia it will be an indictment on tbeee current players. Thwy cant hold a jock to tbe original big three.

 

[Jonas78]

Citizens its

Youngest ever career slam winner vs 25 slam winner!!!!

Yeah that was what i was thinking. Much at stake for both.

 

[weakera]

Dude I don't think I can root against Djokovic in the final after what he just did.

This is a middle finger to the bookies who put Sinner and 1,07. Learn your lesson. This isn't some ATG wannabe like Sinner, it's Novak freaking Djokovic.

Those were totally reasonable odds, but luckily I made some cash on Novak midway through the 5th here

 

[Sudacafan]

These stats sound familiar.


Total points won:
Sinner 152
Djokovic 140

Aces
Sinner 26
Djokovic 12

Break point conversion
Sinner 2/18
Djokovic 3/8

Winners/Unforced Errors
Sinner 72/42
Djokovic 46/42

Well, mainly all the rest of stats were led by Sinner.

 

[tennis_pro]

And people say Djokovic isn’t the GOAT? lol

There's no argument left I think. Djokovic took down Alcaraz last year at almost 38 and now Sinner at almost 39. Even if he gets triple bageled in the final it won't matter.

 

[Jezza94]

This is mind blowing.

This is a legacy defining moment for NOLE.

 

[NYTennisfan]

I have goosebumps right now. God I love this sport

 

[bw114]

A Chrysler 300 looks like a Phantom until a Phantom pulls up.

 

[ibbi]

If that someone won 14 slams on that surface? Probably not.

Sure, you'd retroactively say it was okay 13 years later.

 

[TennisFan3]

Well... he's done it. Now there must be zero doubt whatsoever that this era is a joke...

The field is so bereft of skillful tennis players with a set of balls.

24 yr old peak player gets outdone by a 39 yr old in a 4+ hour match

Especially when Musetti was DESTROYING Novak.
Sinner gave a PATHETIC MUG type performance today.

 

[StrongRule]

Not a joke, just overhyped and thrived on a weak era.

This will forever be hanging over his head.

Question is, will you say the same about Alcaraz when he gets owned in the final?

 

[a10best]

Novak spoke the truth in the past 2 years. If he's not tired in the SFs he believes he can win.

 

[weakera]

These stats sound familiar.


Total points won:
Sinner 152
Djokovic 140

Aces
Sinner 26
Djokovic 12

Break point conversion
Sinner 2/18
Djokovic 3/8

Winners/Unforced Errors
Sinner 72/42
Djokovic 46/42

Well, all mainly all the rest of stats were led by Sinner.

Those are actually crazy numbers. Encouraging for Alcaraz but all bets are off now.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

There's no argument left I think. Djokovic took down Alcaraz last year at almost 38 and now Sinner at almost 39. Even if he gets triple bageled in the final it won't matter.

I agree mate!

 

[Cabeza del Demonio]

Insane.

Absolutely amazing day for tennis. The sport and all of us fans are so lucky to be watching this.

 

[tudwell]

Final points total
Djokovic - 140
Sinner - 152

Receiving points won
Djokovic - 36
Sinner *55*

Good lord. That is a bottle job if I’ve ever seen one.

 

[mike danny]

Dude I don't think I can root against Djokovic in the final after what he just did.

This is a middle finger to the bookies who put Sinner and 1,07. Learn your lesson. This isn't some ATG wannabe like Sinner, it's Novak freaking Djokovic.

He wasn't facing Shelton's and Fritz's and Zverev's anymore.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Not a joke, just overhyped and thrived on a weak era.

This will forever be hanging over his head.

He’s more overhyped on this board. This match proves prime novak spanks sinner like a red headed step-child.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Margaret Court getting booed

Yes Australia. Boo the homophobic, hateful woman.

 

[Krish0608]

What an unbelievable champion!!!

I told you he was winning. He played incredible and Sinner was not as stone cold as he usually is. There you go now. On the cusp of #25

 

[GhostDog]

This match will haunt Sinner.

 

[TennisFan3]

Idk. If he wins Australia it will be an indictment on tbeee current players. Thwy cant hold a jock to tbe original big three.

Don't be fooled. Alcaraz and Sinner are not cut out of the same cloth as the big 3.
Alcaraz will lose the final in 3 or 4 sets.
These guys are just NOT as good. Plus MENTAL MIDGETS as well. It's pretty simple.