Novak Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner in a five-set thriller at the Australian Open semifinals, extending past 1:30 a.m. in Melbourne. The match, which Djokovic won 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, was highly intense and marked by Djokovic's exceptional defensive skills, as he faced and fended off 16 of 18 break-point chances. This victory allows Djokovic to reach his 11th Australian Open final, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz. The match was notable for its length and high level of play, with Djokovic overcoming fatigue and a late-game challenge from Sinner, who fell to 0-9 in matches lasting over 3 hours and 50 minutes. Djokovic, aged 38, is aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title, which would make him the oldest man in the Open era to win a Grand Slam. The final will feature a head-to-head matchup between Djokovic and Alcaraz, who recently outlasted Alexander Zverev in a five-hour semifinal. Alcaraz, 22, is seeking to become the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam. The match also highlighted Djokovic's strategic play, including crucial break points in the fifth set, and his resilience after a challenging start. Overall, Djokovic's victory ended a streak of four consecutive semifinal exits at majors and confirmed his status as a top contender in the tournament.