Who will advance to the Australian Open final? between Novak Djokovic and Jannik

Jannik Sinner secured a stunning four-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the 2024 Australian Open semifinal, snapping Djokovic’s 33-match win streak at the tournament and advancing to his first Grand Slam final. Sinner won the match 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-3.

The headline “Who will advance to the Australian Open final?” was definitively answered on January 26, 2024, as the 22-year-old Italian Jannik Sinner dismantled the 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in a match that many are calling a “changing of the guard” in men’s tennis. Djokovic, who had never lost a semifinal or final at Melbourne Park before this match, was uncharacteristically out of sorts, committing 54 unforced errors throughout the match. The first two sets were a shock to the Rod Laver Arena crowd, as Sinner raced to a commanding 6-1, 6-2 lead, allowing Djokovic no break points and dictating play with power and precision on both his forehand and backhand.

The 36-year-old Serbian, in a testament to his legendary resilience, fought back in the third set. He saved a match point in the tie-break before taking the set 7-6 (6), injecting a fleeting sense of hope for an epic comeback. However, Sinner regrouped with impressive mental fortitude. He broke Djokovic early in the fourth set for a 3-1 lead and held his nerve to serve out the match, closing the door on Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Sinner’s historic victory made him the first Italian man to reach an Australian Open singles final in the Open Era. He went on to defeat Daniil Medvedev in the final, coming back from two sets down to win his maiden Grand Slam title. This seminal match marked the first Australian Open final since 2005 not to feature any of the “Big Three” (Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, or Roger Federer), signaling a definitive shift in the landscape of men’s tennis. The young Italian’s comprehensive performance showcased a blend of aggressive strategy and mental toughness that has propelled him to the forefront of the sport.