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Novak Djokovic Upsets Jannik Sinner in Australian Open Semifinal

Novak Djokovic received multiple lucky breaks to make it to his semifinal showdown against Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open. However, there was nothing lucky about his hard-fought victory that went to 1:30 a.m.

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AO finals set: Djokovic vs Alcaraz, Sabalenka vs Rybakina

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will clash in the Australian Open men’s singles final after both emerged victorious in marathon semi-finals, while Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina prepare for a rematch in the women’s final.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 30

Novak Djokovic stops Jannik Sinner, to play for 25th slam

Novak Djokovic capped a thrilling night -- and early morning -- of marathon men's semifinals in Melbourne with a five-set victory against two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

Tennis News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz

Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Alexander Zverev News / HITC / January 30

Pat Cash questions Alexander Zverev’s level after Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz

Alexander Zverev was one game away from a place in the Australian Open final… But he couldn’t quite get over the line, as Zverev lost to Carlos Alcaraz, 4-6, 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 5-7, in a five-hour, 27-minute classic on Rod Laver Arena.

Tennis News / HITC / January 30

CoCo Vandeweghe shares verdict on Carlos Alcaraz disputed behaviour over Alexander Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz’s path to his first Australian Open final was not without its share of talking points, as some fans felt his behaviour during the match crossed a line.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 30

Zverev Questions Alcaraz's Timeout in Australian Open Semifinal Loss

Last October, Alexander Zverev said flatly that tournament organizers were using court speed to help Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Zverev struck a similar note during his 5.5-hour marathon loss to Alcaraz in the Australian Open semifinal: 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 30

Novak Djokovic Hits Back: Why the Tennis Legend Refuses to Fake Arrogance for Mats Wilander

The Australian Open is usually heated because of the Melbourne sun, but this year, the temperature is rising off the court thanks to a spicy war of words involving Novak Djokovic.

Tennis News / HITC / January 30

Jessica Pegula gives her honest view on Elena Rybakina’s chances against Aryna Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final, after defeating Jessica Pegula to book her place in the decider. Pegula’s search for a Grand Slam breakthrough continues following her 6-3, 7-6 (9-7) defeat to Rybakina under the lights at Rod Laver Arena.