And just as Djokovic had a couple of hurdles by the names of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to deal with, Sinner is not alone among the newest generation of tennis stars. His top rival at this point is Carlos Alcaraz, who has four Slam victories at age 21 — and won all three matches he played against Sinner in 2024.

Novak Djokovic faces Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday with the Serb's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title picking up steam at just the right time.

Andy Murray has told tennis coaches that it's far harder playing the sport than watching on from the sidelines after working with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Djokovic made the semi-finals of the competition this winter but was forced to withdraw from his showdown with Alexander Zverev on Friday due to injury.

Play has started in the Australian Open final between d. It's the first men’s final between the players ranked No. 1 and No. 2 at Melbourne park since Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in 2019. The top-seeded Sinner is a 23-year-old from Italy who is aiming Sunday to become the youngest man to win two consecutive trophies at Melbourne Park since Jim Courier in 1992 and 1993.