Djokovic beats Sinner as history and Alcaraz await in Australian Open final

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Djokovic beats Sinner as history and Alcaraz await in Australian Open final

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Novak Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner in a five-set match at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne to advance to the Australian Open final. The match, which finished early Saturday morning local time, saw Djokovic overcome the reigning two-time champion. This victory makes Djokovic the oldest man to reach the Australian Open final in the professional era. He will now face Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday. Djokovic is seeking a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title. His quarterfinal opponent, Lorenzo Musetti, retired injured after taking the first two sets.

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Italy 30% Serbia 30% Lorenzo Musetti 30% Alexander Zverev 40% Rod Laver Arena 50% Melbourne ×260% Australian Open ×480% Carlos Alcaraz ×380% Jannik Sinner ×590% Novak Djokovic ×7100%

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australian open 100% novak djokovic 100% jannik sinner 80% carlos alcaraz 80% tennis 70% grand slam 70% final 60% five-set match 50% melbourne 40%

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Melbourne

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