Novak Djokovic defied the odds to defeat Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set Australian Open semifinal, advancing to face Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
![Another semifinal for Djokovic, but one filled with sympathy and unanswered questions. What happens next in Melbourne? [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_609-400x200.png)
Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open semifinals after Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire with a groin injury, cutting short a match the Italian had firmly under control.
![Sabalenka’s title defense rolls on as she books a semifinal spot at Rod Laver Arena. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_602-400x200.png)
Aryna Sabalenka shrugged off extreme heat and a spirited challenge from teenager Iva Jovic to storm into the Australian Open semifinals, keeping her bid for a third straight Melbourne crown firmly on track.
![Djokovic acknowledges the crowd after recording his 400th grand slam match win. [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/zG4aQwT88nrV4kjT-400x200.png)
Novak Djokovic brushed aside an awkward fall and late resistance to defeat Botic van de Zandschulp and move into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday night in Melbourne.
![Swiatek regains control in the deciding set at the Australian Open. [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Px39M0Koz4ELlgal-400x200.png)
Iga Swiatek recovered from a lopsided second set to overpower Anna Kalinskaya and move into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday night in Melbourne.
![Jannik Sinner battles through extreme heat during his third-round match in Melbourne. [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NCGFbQuiOtmVH7kt-400x200.png)
Jannik Sinner fought through cramps, extreme heat and a stubborn American challenger to keep his Australian Open title defense intact on Saturday in Melbourne.
![Fans at Rod Laver Arena witnessed Djokovic’s masterclass performance over Maestrelli. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_573-400x200.png)
Novak Djokovic defeated Francesco Maestrelli in straight sets at the Australian Open, advancing to the third round and maintaining his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
![Carlos Alcaraz on the court during the Australian Open. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_568-400x200.png)
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz overcame Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 21. The 22-year-old will face Corentin Moutet or Michael Zheng next.
![Sabalenka to face Emma Raducanu or Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the Australian Open. [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/3d6f5664cf264d47988508b81bc7c2ca-400x200.png)
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 21, defeating Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan in straight sets at Rod Laver Arena. Sabalenka will next face Emma Raducanu or Anastasia Potapova.
![Coco Gauff shows her class with an efficient victory over Danilovic at Margaret Court Arena on Wednesday, January 21. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_566-400x200.png)
American tennis star Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 21, defeating Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-2 in straight sets at Margaret Court Arena. Gauff will face compatriot Hailey Baptiste in the next round.