Novak Djokovic news

Sinner clinched the high-stakes first set by improving his tie-break record to 24-8 for the year, before racing to a commanding 4-1 lead early in the second set. 

After loss to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record-extending 11th Australian and 25th major title overall will have to wait.

Djokovic is still very agile on the court, even at his age. His achievements at this stage of his career make him even more remarkable.

Djokovic expressed sympathy for Alcaraz, acknowledging the challenges of experiencing physical problems in a Grand Slam tournament.

World No. 24 De Minaur was aiming to reach the quarterfinals in Melbourne for the first time, having dropped just one set en route to the fourth round. The 23-year-old defeated Rafael Nadal at the United Cup earlier this month.

Djokovic played well in the first two sets before stepping it up in the third. Djokovic offered words of praise for his opponent despite being pleased that he didn't give him much room to breathe in the last set.

The 34-year-old Djokovic was initially given medical exemption by the Victorian state and Melbourne authorities for competing in the Australian Open 2022 after he declared that he had COVID-19 in December last year.

Cressy fought back in the first set, saving three break points with his all-out attack, but Djokovic easily won the set with two double faults in the tie-break.

Among the 'Big Three', Rafael Nadal has the maximum number (22) of Grand Slam trophies.