Novak Triumphs in Epic 4-Hour Battle, Advances to Australian Open Final

Age is just a number for Novak Djokovic, the seasoned Serbian tennis player who battled to a fierce 3-2 set victory over Jannik Sinners, the world No. 2 from Italy. The match, played in the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, lasted an intense 4 hours and 9 minutes. At 38 years old, Djokovic is pursuing his 102nd professional title and looking to secure his 25th Grand Slam championship. This is his 11th Australian Open final appearance, where he has previously maintained a 100% success rate. Djokovic will face world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, a 22-year-old from Spain, who dramatically defeated Alexander Zverev in a 5.27-hour 3-2 set match. Alcaraz is seeking to complete his Grand Slam collection, having previously won the US Open, French Open, and Wimbledon twice each. Their head-to-head record stands at 9 matches, with Djokovic leading 5-4. Their most recent significant encounter was the 2024 Olympic final, which Djokovic won 2-1 sets. In Grand Slam finals, Alcaraz has the edge, including his recent victory at the US Open.