Djokovic’s Unbeaten Australian Open Run Ends In Shocking Semi-Final Upset
The remarkable streak spanning 2195 days and 33 matches for Novak Djokovic met its end on Friday, January 15, at the Rod Laver Arena.
In a stunning upset, the defending champion suffered his first Australian Open defeat in six years, ousted in the men’s singles semi-final by 4th seed Jannik Sinner.
Djokovic, with a perfect record of 10 out of 10 in past semi-finals, faced a formidable challenge from Sinner, who secured a victory with a scoreline of 1-6, 2-6, 7-6 (6), 3-6, after a 3-hour and 22-minute battle.
Despite Djokovic’s resilient efforts, including a comeback from two sets down and saving a match point in the third set tie-breaker, Sinner’s determination prevailed.
The loss marked a significant departure from Djokovic’s previously flawless record in Australian Open semi-finals and finals, ending his pursuit of an eleventh triumph.