09:12
Later start
In the first semi-final, between Alcaraz and Zverev, it is currently 2-0 in the fifth set for the German.
09:07
Head-to-head: Sinner’s dominance against the Serb
Between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic it is currently 6:4 for the Italian in 10 encounters across all events, with Sinner clearly winning the last five duels, including the semi-finals of the Australian Open 2024 (6:1, 6:2, 6:7, 6:3), Wimbledon 2025 semi-finals (6:3, 6:3, 6:4). Djokovic initially led 4-0, but Sinner has had the upper hand since his 2024 AO semifinal victory, often through superior baseline control and serve strength. This head-to-head shows Sinner’s rise as Djokovic’s successor and makes the duel exciting.
09:04
Novak Djokovic: The record champion despite an unconventional path
Novak Djokovic, the 10-time Australian Open winner and current number 4 in the world rankings, fought his way to the semi-finals despite a turbulent tournament and set new milestones in the process. The 38-year-old benefited from a walkover against Jakub Mensik in the round of 16 and reached the quarter-finals against Lorenzo Musetti, where he benefited despite being 4:6, 3:6 behind when Musetti had to retire due to injury when the score was 1:3 in the third set. His 103rd win at the Australian Open, breaking Roger Federer’s record. With his 400th major victory and the 1,400th Despite occasional dips in form, Djokovic remains a phenomenon at tour level, boasting a win rate of over 83 percent with 1,167 wins and 233 defeats. For Djokovic, the semi-final means the opportunity to hold the record of 25 Grand Slam titles alone (currently tied with Margaret Court) and continue his Melbourne monopoly.
08:57
Jannik Sinner: The defending champion is on course for appeal
Jannik Sinner, the two-time defending champion of the Australian Open from 2024 and 2025, has once again shown impressive consistency in this tournament and is now marching into the semi-finals in Melbourne for the third time in a row. The 24-year-old Italian lost a set in the third round against the American Eliot Spizzirri, but was absolutely dominant afterwards, as his quarter-final victory over Ben Shelton 6:3, 6:4, 6:4 underlines, in which he did not allow a single break and was able to break three times himself. In total, Sinner has now racked up 18 consecutive wins at Melbourne Park, putting him close to legendary streaks, and he highlights his recent form with a win rate of over 86 percent in recent months, as well as titles at the Nitto ATP Finals, Paris Masters and other events. For Sinner, the Australian Open 2026 is the chance for a triple triumph in Melbourne and the fifth Grand Slam title overall, which would consolidate his position as world number one.
08:54
Welcome!
Welcome to the second men’s semi-final at the Australian Open 2026. From 9:30 a.m. the defending champion Jannik Sinner will meet Novak Djokovic.
