Australian Open 2024: World No. 1 Novak Djokovic crashes out as Jannik Sinner seals epic finals berth

By Ovaise Shariff | First Published Jan 26, 2024, 12:40 PM IST

In a stunning turn of events at the Australian Open 2024, reigning World No. 1 Novak Djokovic suffers a surprising exit, after losing to Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals.

The Australian Open 2024 has witnessed a huge upset as World No. 1 Novak Djokovic bows out of the competition, paving the way for the ascendant talent Jannik Sinner to secure a spot in the highly anticipated finals. The unexpected turn of events has added an element of surprise to this years first grand slam and we'll now get to see a new champion crowed.

Scintillating Sinner 🇮🇹🔥

He achieves the impossible defeating 10x champion Djokovic 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3. • • • • • • • pic.twitter.com/X6qFAtegq7

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen)

The 22-year-old Italian, who had previously won two of his last three encounters with Djokovic, clinched a four-set triumph, ending the world No. 1's 33-match win streak at the tournament.

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Sinner dominated the match with a scoreline of 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-3, this marks Djokovic's first loss at the Australian Open in over six years and his initial defeat in a semifinal at the first Grand Slam of the year, breaking a perfect 10-for-10 record. This victory propels Sinner into his first Grand Slam final.

Here are some of the Twitter reaction:

FORZAAAA 🇮🇹 🥕 pic.twitter.com/dwuKGqjBz7

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen)

FIRST GRAND SLAM FINAL!! • pic.twitter.com/OUV9Pd3IJI

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen)

I̷M̷𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗘. pic.twitter.com/TdjyEcfdn7

— Eurosport IT (@Eurosport_IT)

Jannik just did the impossible! 🤯 NOVAK OUT OF THE .🎾 pic.twitter.com/aSdZ9LkJXU

— Audrin Van Schoor (@audas_vanschoor)

Jannik Sinner fans after he beat Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open pic.twitter.com/WcyYjZdqIy

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter)

Jannik Sinner fans after he beat Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open pic.twitter.com/WcyYjZdqIy