India, Jan. 29 -- Jannik Sinner is set to face Novak Djokovic in the men's singles semifinals of the ongoing 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday. Past success against the Serbian veteran will give Sinner confidence ahead of the showdown at the Rod Laver Arena. The Italian defeated Djokovic in the semifinals of Roland Garros and Wimbledon last year. Meanwhile, Djokovic also lost to Sinner in the semifinals of the 2024 Australian Open.

Speaking to reporters after his quarterfinal win over Ben Shelton, Sinner revealed that he has to be at his best for Djokovic. "These are the moments you practise for," he said.

"I will wake up in the morning and will look forward to playing a good match hopefully. If you want to win you have to ...