Jannik Sinner Reaches Australian Open Semifinals to Face Novak Djokovic

Italian tennis star and world No. 2 Jannik Sinner advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open 2026 after defeating American Ben Shelton 6:3, 6:4, 6:4 in the quarterfinals.

The match lasted 2 hours and 23 minutes. Sinner recorded five aces, made two double faults, and converted three of his 12 break-point opportunities.

In the semifinals, Sinner will face Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic, who advanced after Lorenzo Musetti retired in their quarterfinal match.