Djokovic eyes Australian Open semis as potential Sinner clash loomsMELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic faces Lorenzo Musetti in his quest to reach a 13th Australian Open semifinal on Wednesday, with a potential Last-Four clash against defending champion Jannik Sinner at stake. The 24-time major winner has been bumped from the night match on centercourt to an afternoon session, with the primetime evening slot going to second seed Sinner. Italy's Sinner meets dangerous American eighth seed Ben Shelton, with the winners playing for a place in Sunday's Melbourne final. Ten-time Australian Open champion Djokovic got a free ride into the Musetti showdown when rising Czech star Jakub Mensik pulled out injured, giving the 38-year-old Serb an extra day's rest. Six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek is chasing a maiden Melbourne title and knows the game of fifth-seeded Kazakh Rybakina well.

Source: Philippine Star January 28, 2026 01:37 UTC