Novak Djokovic, a ten-time champion and looking for his third title in a row, recently edged past Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinals, who had to withdraw due to an injury. This unexpected advancement puts Djokovic in a position to vie for his 25th Grand Slam title.
Jannik Sinner, the reigning Australian Open champion from 2024 and 2025, cruised into the semifinals after defeating Ben Shelton in straight sets.
Details for their upcoming match:
- Who: 4th seed Novak Djokovic vs. 2nd seed Jannik Sinner
- When: January 30th at 3:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
- Where: Melbourne Park, Australia
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: DIRECTV (Trial available)
Interestingly, Sinner has managed to win against Djokovic in their last five encounters. The victor of this match will face either Alcaraz or Zverev in the finals on February 1.
What time is the Sinner vs Djokovic semi-final match?
How to watch the Australian Open for free
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Australian Open 2026 Men’s Semi-Final Schedule
- January 30th 3:30am ET: 2nd place Jannik Sinner vs. 4th place Novak Djokovic
